What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Bristol is to bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Anchor Road via Dennison Road Car Park and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Par and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Bristol?

The distance between Cornwall and Bristol is 166 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £29 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Bristol?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cornwall to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Bristol bus from?

Cornwall to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Bristol train from?

Cornwall to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Bristol?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £29 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Cornwall to Bristol bus arrive?

Cornwall to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Bristol train arrive?

Cornwall to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Bristol is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cornwall to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall to Bristol?

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Bristol.

Cornwall to Bristol - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Bristol by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 5m
£30–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Anchor Roadbus Fal
6h 7m
£16–23
Drive 138.5 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Bristolcar 138.5 mi
2h 47m
£34–49
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 9m
£28–88

Cornwall to Bristol by train

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Bristol.

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Distance: 164.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Bristol Temple Meads via Par and Plymouth in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Anchor Road via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 7m.

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