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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Cornwall is to drive which costs £95 - £150 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Cornwall is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Roundabout via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Durham to Cornwall?

The distance between Durham and Cornwall is 458 miles. The road distance is 407.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £180 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Durham to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Cornwall bus from?

Durham to Cornwall bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Train or bus from Durham to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Durham to Cornwall is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £180 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Durham to Cornwall bus arrive?

Durham to Cornwall bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Cornwall is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Durham to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3142+ hotels available in Cornwall.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance
8h 31m
£185–574
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h
£58–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
12h 21m
Drive 405 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Cornwallcar 405 mi
7h 5m
£99–143
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
7h 30m
£83–333
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Durham to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
8h 54m
£91–592
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
12h 55m
£169–396
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h 1m
£118–454
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
10h 3m
£69–370
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h 15m
£130–465

Durham to Cornwall by train and bus

9Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

£185Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Cornwall.

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Distance: 455.6 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £180–600 and the journey takes 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Roundabout via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 12h 21m.

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