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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Durham is to drive which costs £95 - £150 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Durham is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £310.

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 Par and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Durham?

The distance between Cornwall and Durham is 460 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 24m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Cornwall to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Durham train from?

Cornwall to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par 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 1678+ hotels available in Durham.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cornwall to Durham 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 Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 24m
£184–604
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Par 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 39m
£56–249
Drive 405.4 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Durhamcar 405.4 mi
7h 4m
£98–141
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
6h 38m
£137–444
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Durhamtrain Penzance - Edinburgh
9h 28m
£182–603
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 53m
£131–351
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 Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
6h 54m
£80–315
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 Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
8h 53m
£146–449
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bugle to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 39m
£61–310

Cornwall to Durham by train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Durham.

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Distance: 457.7 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.

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