What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall is to bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Roundabout via London Victoria and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Cornwall?

The distance between Charing Cross and Cornwall is 261 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Cornwall without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 12m and costs £100 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Cornwall bus from?

Charing Cross to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 12m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 8h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £440 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Cornwall bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dennison Road Car Park station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Cornwall is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Charing Cross to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3514+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Charing Cross to Cornwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Exeter
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 12m
£106–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
8h 39m
£49–131
Drive 237.6 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Cornwallcar 237.6 mi
4h 28m
£58–83
Fly
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
7h 55m
£142–431
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 14m
£115–222

Charing Cross to Cornwall by train and bus

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.1 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Roundabout via Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Park every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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