There are 5 ways to get from Cornwall to Bath 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 Plymouth
best- Take the train from Par to PlymouthPenzance - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple MeadsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 17m£43–166Drive 146.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Bath146.1 mi
2h 53m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station404 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport InterchangeFal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to St James's ParadeA4
7h 12mTrain
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Bath SpaPenzance - London Paddington
4h 36m£42–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Taunton
- Take the bus from The Parade to Bus Station374
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings173 / ...
7h 37m
Cornwall to Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Bath is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Bath is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at St James's Parade via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Bath. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Bath Spa via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Cornwall and Bath is 177 miles. The road distance is 146.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Bath without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 4h 17m and costs £40 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cornwall to Bath, including transfers.
Cornwall to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Bath is to train via Plymouth which takes 4h 17m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Bath, England?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Bath Spa via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to St James's Parade via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–70
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–80
- 1st Class
- £100–140
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to St James's Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from The Parade to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
- Phone
- +44 01225 330444
- airbus@bathbuscompany.com
- Website
- airdecker.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to St James's Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.airdecker.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cornwall to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cornwall to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Bath is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cornwall to Bath.
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