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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Scotland is to bus via Bristol which costs £50 - £140 and takes 16h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Glasgow Central via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Scotland?

The distance between Cornwall and Scotland is 551 miles. The road distance is 507.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Scotland without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 11h 9m and costs £220 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Cornwall to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Scotland?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Scotland is to train via Birmingham which takes 11h 9m and costs £220 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Cornwall to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cornwall to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Scotland is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Cornwall to Scotland.

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

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Cornwall to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cornwall to Scotland 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 9m
£227–377
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
16h 31m
£51–132
Drive 505 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Glasgowcar 505 mi
8h 31m
£126–182
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 51m
£120–323
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
12h 22m
£324–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
17h 25m
£102–252
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 33m
£106–232
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
7h 17m
£95–217
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
8h 20m
£142–339
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
8h 17m
£106–301
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NQY - GLA
4h 46m
£59–336

Cornwall to Scotland by train

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11h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.5 mi
Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Glasgow Central via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Wigan North Western in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Buchanan Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 16h 31m.

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