There are 5 ways to get from Polegate to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 14m£123–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cophall Roundabout to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
11h 6m£55–133Drive 255.1 mi
- Drive from Polegate to Cornwallcar 255.1 mi
4h 48m£64–92Train, fly
- Take the train from Polegate to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
8h 20m£85–270Train
- Take the train from Polegate to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 33m£138–259
Polegate to Cornwall by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polegate to Cornwall is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Polegate to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Polegate to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Cophall Roundabout and arriving at Roundabout via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Heathrow Terminal 5 and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Polegate and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Brighton, Southampton Central, Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Polegate and Cornwall is 283 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.
The best way to get from Polegate to Cornwall without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 10h 14m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Polegate to Cornwall, including transfers.
Polegate to Cornwall bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Cophall Roundabout station.
Polegate to Cornwall train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Polegate to Cornwall is to train via Exeter which takes 10h 14m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Polegate, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Polegate to Roundabout via Brighton, Southampton Central, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cophall Roundabout to Roundabout via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southern
Train from Polegate to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from Polegate to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Cophall Roundabout to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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More Questions & Answers
Polegate to Cornwall bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
Polegate to Cornwall train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polegate to Cornwall is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Polegate to Cornwall.
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