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 £45 - £120 and takes 7h 55m.

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 El Joyita via Dennison Road Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 Luxulyan via Exeter St Davids and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from London to Cornwall?

The distance between London and Cornwall is 263 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 15m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 15m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 55m.

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.

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

Book your London to Cornwall train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3659+ hotels available in Cornwall.

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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 Partrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 15m
£106–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
7h 55m
£49–116
Drive 237.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Cornwallcar 237.5 mi
4h 28m
£58–84
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Quintrell Downs to Bugletrain
6h 13m
£65–229
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 6m
£119–228

London to Cornwall by train

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Distance: 261.2 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Luxulyan via Exeter St Davids and Par in around 7h 15m. 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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