There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
3h 19m£130–320Drive 502.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Cornwallcar 502.7 mi
8h 46m£125–180Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Partrain Edinburgh - Penzance
10h 45m£261–383Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
13h 23m£183–355
Edinburgh to Cornwall by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall is to drive which costs £120 - £180 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £130 - £320.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Luxulyan via Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cornwall is 409 miles. The road distance is 505.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs £260 - £390.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £130 - £320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £260 - £390 and takes 10h 45m.
Edinburgh to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Par station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cornwall is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Edinburgh to Cornwall.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cornwall, England?
Ryanair UK and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Par 6 times a week. Tickets cost £260–380 and the journey takes 9h 34m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £40–180
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–380
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £260–380
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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