Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cornwall

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    10h 41m
    £264–385

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    7h 35m
    £68–238

  3. Drive  502.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cornwallcar car 502.7 mi
    8h 46m
    £126–181

  4. 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 11m
    £184–357

  5. 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 2m
    £132–330

  6. 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 24m
    £106–252

  7. 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
    9h 21m
    £103–314

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    9h 5m
    £105–267

  9. 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
    £158–346

Edinburgh to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£264Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cornwall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 592.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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 £260–390 and the journey takes 9h 22m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair UK fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There