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 £55 - £120 and takes 17h 25m.

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 6h 33m and costs £100 - £350.

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, Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

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 10h 51m.

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 10h 51m and costs £80 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m 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, bus or fly from Cornwall to Scotland?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Scotland is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 51m and costs £80 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 14h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 7h 39m.

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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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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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
10h 51m
£84–489
Bus
cheapest
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
£56–113
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
14h 38m
Drive 505 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Glasgowcar 505 mi
8h 31m
£124–179
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
7h 39m
£71–278
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 23m
£141–340
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 33m
£106–348
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway 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 28m
£68–229
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway 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 8m
£57–209
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway 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
7h 54m
£104–329

Cornwall to Scotland by train

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Distance: 547.5 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

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 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Buchanan Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 14h 38m.

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