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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall is to bus which costs £90 - £160 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall is to fly and bus which takes 6h and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Roundabout via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cornwall?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cornwall is 420 miles. The road distance is 505.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs £250 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cornwall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cornwall train from?

Edinburgh to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs £250 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cornwall bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cornwall train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bodmin Parkway station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cornwall is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Edinburgh to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3481+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Edinburgh to Cornwall - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Community Hospitalbus
6h
£68–228
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance
10h 41m
£259–378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Dennison Road Car Parkbus G5
17h 40m
£91–151
Drive 502.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cornwallcar 502.7 mi
8h 46m
£124–179
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
8h 3m
£132–390
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
8h 23m
£106–246
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
9h
£104–261
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
6h 47m
£79–223
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
13h 11m
£183–355

Edinburgh to Cornwall by train and bus

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Distance: 417.4 mi
Duration: 6h

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 £250–380 and the journey takes 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Roundabout via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 17h 40m.

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