There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 9m£88–220Drive 173.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Southamptoncar 173.5 mi
3h 28m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
8h 57m£44–63Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
6h 33m£165–442Train via Westbury
- Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 23m£112–254Train to Exeter, fly
- Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
7h 3m£205–694
Cornwall to Southampton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Southampton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at WestQuay via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Avington Turn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Southampton Central via Par, Exeter St Davids and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Cornwall and Southampton is 201 miles. The road distance is 174.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £85 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cornwall to Southampton, including transfers.
Cornwall to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.
Cornwall to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £450 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a bus from Roundabout to Southampton Central via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Exeter St Davids, and Salisbury in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to WestQuay via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Avington Turn, The Broadway, and Bus Station in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–400
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–700
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–550
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–380
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £27–35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35–55
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45–65
- 1st Class
- £80–110
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £65–90
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cornwall to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cornwall to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Southampton is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cornwall to Southampton.
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