There are 5 ways to get from Benson to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance
6h 46m£116–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus 504
8h 44m£37–54Drive 206.9 mi
- Drive from Benson to Cornwallcar 206.9 mi
4h 7m£51–74Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
7h 17m£94–272Train via Forbury Road
- Take the train from Reading to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 34m£50–138
Benson to Cornwall by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benson to Cornwall is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Benson to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Benson to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Marina and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via Station Road, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Benson and Cornwall is 241 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.
The best way to get from Benson to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Benson to Cornwall, including transfers.
Benson to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
The best way to get from Benson to Cornwall is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 44m.
Benson to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benson to Cornwall is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Benson to Cornwall.
What companies run services between Benson, England and Cornwall, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Par once a week. Tickets cost £110–220 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Didcot Parkway to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £110–150
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £150–220
Train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £70–110
- 1st Class
- £140–210
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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