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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cornwall is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cornwall is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £75 - £120.

How far is it from Preston to Cornwall?

The distance between Preston and Cornwall is 357 miles. The road distance is 325.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cornwall without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 32m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Preston to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cornwall bus from?

Preston to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Preston to Cornwall is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 32m and costs £55 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Preston to Cornwall bus arrive?

Preston to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cornwall is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Preston to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3287+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Preston to Cornwall - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Roundabout via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 32m
£56–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
4. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
13h 6m
£28–72
Drive 323.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Cornwallcar 323.9 mi
5h 34m
£78–113
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
6h 11m
£67–270
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
11h 22m
£119–242
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
8h 12m
£86–356
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
7h 36m
£96–342
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
10h 15m
£67–373

Preston to Cornwall by train and bus

103Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 354.9 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Roundabout via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Roundabout via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 13h 6m.

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