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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Cornwall is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Cornwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £90 - £420.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Luxulyan via Ashford International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Kent to Cornwall?

The distance between Kent and Cornwall is 311 miles. The road distance is 281.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Cornwall without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 10h 9m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Kent to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Cornwall bus from?

Kent to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Cornwall train from?

Kent to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Kent to Cornwall is to train via Exeter which takes 10h 9m and costs £120 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Kent to Cornwall bus arrive?

Kent to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Kent to Cornwall train arrive?

Kent to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Cornwall is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Kent to Cornwall.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Cornwall?

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Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3411+ hotels available in Cornwall.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Kent and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Roundabout via King Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Cornwall by train, bus, 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.

Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 9m
£121–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
12h 17m
£58–134
Drive 279.4 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Cornwallcar 279.4 mi
4h 51m
£68–99
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
6h 35m
£197–585
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 29m
£144–287
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 58m
£137–272
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
4h 31m
£92–412
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
7h 4m
£300–854
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
7h 10m
£125–518

Kent to Cornwall by train and bus

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10h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.6 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Roundabout via London Victoria, Victoria Station, Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Roundabout via King Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 12h 17m.

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