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

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    2. Take the train from Quintrell Downs to Luxulyantrain train
    6h 22m
    £64–248

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    10h 55m
    £312–431

  3. Drive 502.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cornwallcar car 502.8 mi
    8h 46m
    £124–179

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    8h 1m
    £128–294

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    8h 21m
    £118–256

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NCL - NQY
    7h 39m
    £107–312

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    8h 48m
    £166–368

  8. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    13h 24m
    £211–410

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cornwall, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £300–430 and the journey takes 9h 22m.

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