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How to get fromCornwall to Durhamby train, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cornwall to Durham by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train Penzance - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Durhamtrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    9h 24m
    £196–309

  2. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Newcastle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane NQY - NCL
    7h 38m
    £79–242

  3. Drive  405.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Durhamcar car 405.1 mi
    7h 5m
    £101–146

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    6h 35m
    £135–274

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Durhamtrain train Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 25m
    £193–303

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    12h 47m
    £174–316

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    7h 36m
    £100–225

  8. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    8h 13m
    £101–250

  9. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NQY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    9h 34m
    £113–329

  10. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    9h 15m
    £152–342

Cornwall to Durham by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Durham via Par and Plymouth in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL) 6 times a week.

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