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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Durham is to bus which costs £85 - £210 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Durham is to fly and train which takes 2h 37m and costs £80 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Durham. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Sutton Street via Dennison Road Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Durham. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Durham via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Durham?

The distance between Cornwall and Durham is 391 miles. The road distance is 407.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Durham without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 9h 15m and costs £230 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Cornwall to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Durham?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Durham is to train via Plymouth which takes 9h 15m and costs £230 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 15h 51m.

Where does the Cornwall to Durham bus arrive?

Cornwall to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Durham is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Cornwall to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Durham.

Cornwall to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cornwall to Durham by plane, 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.

Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
5h 2m
£119–378
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
2h 37m
£81–381
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain Newquay - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 15m
£237–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
15h 51m
£86–207
Drive 405.4 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Durhamcar 405.4 mi
7h 4m
£99–143
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
7h 4m
£125–378
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
7h 38m
£102–229
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Durhamtrain Penzance - Edinburgh
9h 28m
£232–332
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
12h 56m
£194–370

Cornwall to Durham by train

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Distance: 389 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Durham via Plymouth in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Sutton Street via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 15h 51m.

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