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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cornwall is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Roundabout via The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between London and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from London to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from London to Cornwall?

The distance between London and Cornwall is 261 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cornwall without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 12m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from London to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cornwall bus from?

London to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Cornwall train from?

London to Cornwall train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London to Cornwall?

The best way to get from London to Cornwall is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 12m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the London to Cornwall bus arrive?

London to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where does the London to Cornwall train arrive?

London to Cornwall train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from London to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cornwall is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from London to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3637+ hotels available in Cornwall.

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 12m
£110–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
7h 31m
£52–119
Drive 237.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Cornwallcar 237.5 mi
4h 28m
£58–83
Fly, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Community Hospitalbus
5h 59m
£74–232
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 1m
£116–214

London to Cornwall by train and bus

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Distance: 259.1 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Roundabout via Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Park every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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