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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh is to line 26 bus and bus and fly which costs £60 - £320 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh is to line 26 bus and bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £320.

How far is it from Cornwall to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cornwall and Edinburgh is 467 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 £300 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Edinburgh is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Cornwall to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cornwall to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and line 26 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh by train, plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 32m
£120–288
Line 26 bus, bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Community Hospitalbus
2. Take the bus from Community Hospital to Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
5h 11m
£61–312
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
11h 15m
£302–432
Drive 503.1 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Edinburghcar 503.1 mi
8h 47m
£125–180
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 21m
£116–256
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 21m
£130–316
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Par 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 46m
£162–437
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 14m
£197–417

Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 463.8 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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 £300–430 and the journey takes 9h 43m.

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