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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Salisbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    8h 52m
    £60–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus404 / ...
    11h 18m
    £44–84

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus StationbusUk940
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bodmin ParkwaytrainEdinburgh - Penzance / ...
    10h 42m
    £94–264

  4. Drive 236.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Cornwallcar236.5 mi
    4h 28m
    £58–84

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    9h 54m
    £121–374

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to FarringdontrainBrighton - Cambridge / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St AustelltrainLondon Paddington - Penzance
    10h 2m
    £111–279

Brighton to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Roundabout via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bowling Green Turn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 18m.

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