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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    9h 3m
    £199–289

  2. Drive  404.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Cornwallcar car 404.9 mi
    7h 5m
    £102–148

  3. Fly from Newcastle

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NCL - NQY
    5h 49m
    £133–324

  4. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Durham to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    9h 18m
    £200–300

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    13h 46m
    £179–311

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Huddersfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    5h 42m
    £157–329

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LBA - NQY
    8h 1m
    £154–353

Durham to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £190–290 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) twice daily.

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