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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall is to train and bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 16h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Roundabout via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Cornwall?

The distance between Cumbria and Cornwall is 438 miles. The road distance is 398.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Cumbria to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Cornwall bus from?

Cumbria to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Cumbria to Cornwall bus arrive?

Cumbria to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Cornwall is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Cumbria to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3393+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Cumbria to Cornwall - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cumbria to Cornwall 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 Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
10h 56m
£189–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 106 / ...
16h 6m
£80–204
Drive 395.8 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cornwallcar 395.8 mi
6h 47m
£98–141
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
9h 9m
£92–343
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Partrain
13h 46m
£189–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
16h 11m
£82–149
Line 508 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
5. Take the train from Quintrell Downs to Luxulyantrain
9h 42m
£88–433
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
10h 5m
£147–396
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
10h 38m
£158–446

Cumbria to Cornwall by bus and train

45Weekly Services

10h 56mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.1 mi
Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Luxulyan via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Roundabout via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 16h 6m.

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