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How to get fromPreston to Cornwallby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    8h 32m
    £60–321

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    12h 44m
    £57–116

  3. Drive 323.9 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cornwallcar car 323.9 mi
    5h 34m
    £78–113

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    5h 31m
    £63–257

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    11h 12m
    £154–322

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    7h 43m
    £84–327

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    7h 10m
    £98–378

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LBA - NQY
    9h 45m
    £66–334

Preston to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Coach Stn to Roundabout via Birmingham Coach Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 12h 44m.

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