There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
4h 28m£23–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
6h 15m£16–23Drive 139.5 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Cornwallcar 139.5 mi
2h 45m£34–49Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 29m£20–86
Bristol to Cornwall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cornwall is to bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cornwall is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Anchor Road and arriving at Roundabout via Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Luxulyan via Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Bristol and Cornwall is 166 miles. The road distance is 140.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £22 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bristol to Cornwall, including transfers.
Bristol to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Anchor Road station.
Bristol to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Cornwall is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Luxulyan via Plymouth and Par in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anchor Road to Roundabout via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 6h 15m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Bristol to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Bristol to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Cornwall is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bristol to Cornwall.
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