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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £95.

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 Par and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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 via Plymouth which takes 6h 34m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 Par station.

Train or fly from Cornwall to Derby?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 34m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £350 and takes 9h 56m.

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 1474+ hotels available in Derby.

Cornwall to Derby - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cornwall to Derby by train, 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 Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 34m
£147–222
Drive 261.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cornwall to Derbycar 261.8 mi
4h 44m
£64–92
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
9h 56m
£73–341
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Derbytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£142–212
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
9h 1m
£152–262
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport 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
6h 35m
£85–297
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport 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
8h 1m
£84–374
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
7h 27m
£139–373

Cornwall to Derby by train

71Weekly Trains

6h 34mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Derby.

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Distance: 293.4 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Derby via Par and Plymouth in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 3 times a week.

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