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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to London is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Dennison Road Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

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 24m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 24m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Cornwall to London bus arrive?

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

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 20943+ 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 24m
£72–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
8h 25m
£23–57
Drive 238 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Londoncar 238 mi
4h 26m
£58–84
Train, bus, fly
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Quintrell Downstrain
2. Take the bus from North Way to Co-opbus
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
5h 21m
£54–330
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
7h 1m
£42–107

Cornwall to London by bus and train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.8 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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 £70–160 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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