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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Leicester is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Leicester via Par, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Leicester?

The distance between Cornwall and Leicester is 295 miles. The road distance is 252.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Cornwall to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Leicester bus from?

Cornwall to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Leicester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cornwall to Leicester?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 12h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £300 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Cornwall to Leicester bus arrive?

Cornwall to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Leicester is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Cornwall to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 971+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cornwall to Leicester by train, bus, 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 Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
6h 52m
£72–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus StationUk900
12h 19m
£44–113
Drive 250.6 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Leicester250.6 mi
4h 35m
£61–89
Fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)NQY - EMA
6h 3m
£99–300
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
7h 6m
£66–269
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Birmingham New StreetPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LeicesterBirmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
7h 14m
£190–429
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NQY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
5h 39m
£102–319
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
4h 30m
£126–345
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
4h 49m
£77–356

Cornwall to Leicester by train

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Leicester via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 19m.

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