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How to get fromDerby to Cornwallby train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Derby to Cornwall by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    6h 14m
    £155–214

  2. Drive 261.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Cornwallcar car 261.3 mi
    4h 44m
    £64–92

  3. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    7h 6m
    £100–229

  4. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Derby to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    6h 41m
    £155–226

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    9h 35m
    £168–275

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    8h 37m
    £97–237

  7. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EMA - NQY
    7h 40m
    £76–222

Derby to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 5 times a week.

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