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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £70 - £280 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs £100 - £350.

How far is it from Cornwall to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cornwall and Edinburgh is 596 miles. The road distance is 506.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £230 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or fly from Cornwall to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £230 - £800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 7h 34m.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Edinburgh is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Cornwall to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh 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
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
11h 15m
£232–753
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 30m
£68–229
Drive 503.1 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Edinburghcar 503.1 mi
8h 46m
£124–178
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
7h 34m
£71–278
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 13m
£190–372
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 30m
£106–348
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 19m
£74–284
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 50m
£111–422

Cornwall to Edinburgh by bus and train

12Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

£232Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 592.3 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Bodmin Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £230–750 and the journey takes 9h 43m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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