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How to get fromBrighton to Cornwallby train, bus, car or plane

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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 train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    8h 40m
    £55–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    9h 37m
    £44–87

  3. Drive 236.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Cornwallcar car 236.5 mi
    4h 31m
    £58–83

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    8h 47m
    £116–324

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    10h 35m
    £98–235

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    10h 37m
    £94–264

Brighton to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest 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 40m. 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 37m.

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