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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to London is to bus via Plymouth which costs £22 - £50 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to London is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to London. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at London Victoria via Dennison Road Car Park and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Cornwall to London?

The distance between Cornwall and London is 261 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cornwall to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to London bus from?

Cornwall to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to London?

The best way to get from Cornwall to London is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Cornwall to London bus arrive?

Cornwall to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to London is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Cornwall to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20656+ hotels available in London.

Cornwall to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cornwall to London 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 Bodmin Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
5h 28m
£57–163
Bus via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
9h 4m
£22–50
Drive 238 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Londoncar 238 mi
4h 26m
£59–84
Bus, fly
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 London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
5h 29m
£46–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
9h 10m
£24–58

Cornwall to London by bus and train

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–160 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to London Victoria via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 9h 4m.

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