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

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There are 10 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 / ...
    8h 51m
    £202–295

  2. Fly Newcastle to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NCL - NQY
    8h 16m
    £79–242

  3. Drive  405 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Cornwallcar car 405 mi
    7h 5m
    £101–146

  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 19m
    £203–305

  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
    £179–315

  6. Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    7h 44m
    £134–274

  7. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    8h 31m
    £99–225

  8. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    8h 20m
    £106–265

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    9h 16m
    £117–332

  10. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    9h 42m
    £156–357

Durham to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £190–300 and the journey takes 7h 32m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 3 times a day.

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