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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to bus and train which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs £140 - £320.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Derby. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Derby via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Derby?

The distance between Cornwall and Derby is 295 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Derby without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cornwall to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Derby train from?

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

Where does the Cornwall to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Derby is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cornwall to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2300+ hotels available in Derby.

Cornwall to Derby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cornwall to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain Newquay - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 22m
£126–198
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
9h 16m
£53–90
Drive 261.8 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Derbycar 261.8 mi
4h 44m
£66–95
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 39m
£143–308
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
9h 31m
£152–263
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
3h 38m
£143–312
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
4h 36m
£177–437

Cornwall to Derby by train

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Distance: 293.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Derby via Plymouth in around 6h 22m.

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