There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Cornwall by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
6h 17m£148–203Drive 261.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Cornwallcar 261.3 mi
4h 44m£65–93Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Derby to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
6h 39m£150–217Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 38m£164–268
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 44m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Luxulyan via Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Derby and Cornwall is 293 miles. The road distance is 262.9 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £140 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Derby to Cornwall, including transfers.
Derby to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cornwall is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Derby to Cornwall.
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Cornwall, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
Train from Derby to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £140–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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