There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Salisbury
best- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h 7m£115–243Drive 236.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Cornwallcar 236.3 mi
4h 31m£57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
9h 54m£61–144Train
- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 36m£140–281Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
11h 1m£118–191
Brighton to Cornwall by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cornwall is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Southampton Central, Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Brighton and Cornwall is 263 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Cornwall without a car is to train via Salisbury which takes 9h 7m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Brighton to Cornwall, including transfers.
Brighton to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Cornwall train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Cornwall is to train via Salisbury which takes 9h 7m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 54m.
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 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton to Cornwall train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Cornwall is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Brighton to Cornwall.
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