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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Cornwall is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Cornwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £150 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Roundabout via Bus Station, London Victoria and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Luxulyan via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington, Totnes and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Dover to Cornwall?

The distance between Dover and Cornwall is 344 miles. The road distance is 311.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Dover to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cornwall bus from?

Dover to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cornwall train from?

Dover to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Dover to Cornwall is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Dover to Cornwall bus arrive?

Dover to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Cornwall train arrive?

Dover to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Cornwall is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Dover to Cornwall.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Cornwall?

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Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3494+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Dover to Cornwall - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dover 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
3. Take the train from Totnes to Partrain
8h 14m
£147–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
13h 5m
£56–94
Drive 309.8 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Cornwallcar 309.8 mi
5h 19m
£77–111
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
6h 38m
£235–539
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 31m
£134–263
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
11h 16m
£143–274
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
6h 41m
£334–797
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
6h 32m
£186–430
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
4h 32m
£154–373
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
6h 39m
£218–436

Dover to Cornwall by train and subway

59Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Cornwall.

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Distance: 341.7 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Luxulyan via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and Par in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Roundabout via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 13h 5m.

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