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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Scotland is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Scotland is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £360.

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, Lordswood Rd and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

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 Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

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 1m and costs £80 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m 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 1m and costs £80 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Cornwall to Scotland bus arrive?

Cornwall to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Scotland.

Cornwall to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 1m
£85–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Lordswood Rdbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
16h 10m
£51–85
Drive 505 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Glasgowcar 505 mi
8h 31m
£124–178
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
£113–364
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
£211–369
Train via Cardiff
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 Stirlingtrain
4. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
15h 52m
£183–274
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 15m
£53–229
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 31m
£63–244
Train, bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
5h 12m
£69–353
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 15m
£66–324

Cornwall to Scotland by train

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11h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.5 mi
Duration: 11h 1m

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 Preston in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Buchanan Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Lordswood Rd, and Newhall St in around 16h 10m.

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