There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Cornwall by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Bodmin ParkwayEdinburgh - Penzance / ...
6h 5m£122–364Train via Plymouth
cheapest- Take the train from Derby to PlymouthEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to St AustellPlymouth - Penzance / ...
6h 11m£46–218Drive 261.4 mi
- Drive from Derby to Cornwall261.4 mi
4h 41m£64–92Fly
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)EMA - NQY
9h 46m£74–271Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Derby to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin ParkwayExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 52m£54–268
Derby to Cornwall by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cornwall is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £95.
The distance between Derby and Cornwall is 293 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £120 - £370.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Derby to Cornwall, including transfers.
The best way to get from Derby to Cornwall is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £120 - £370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 9h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cornwall is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Derby to Cornwall.
There are 3135+ hotels available in Cornwall.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Cornwall, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £120–360 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) once daily.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–240
Train from Derby to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £120–360
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £120–170
- 1st Class
- £260–360
Train from Derby to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–16
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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