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 £65 - £170 and takes 12h 48m.

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 £80 - £120.

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 Birmingham Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Luxulyan via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Preston to Cornwall?

The distance between Preston and Cornwall is 359 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 which takes 8h 38m and costs £160 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cornwall train from?

Preston to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Preston to Cornwall is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Preston to Cornwall bus arrive?

Preston to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Cornwall train arrive?

Preston to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3393+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Preston to Cornwall - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
8h 38m
£163–252
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
6h 59m
£69–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 106 / ...
12h 48m
£70–166
Drive 323.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Cornwallcar 323.9 mi
5h 34m
£81–116
Train via Exeter
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 Partrain
8h 56m
£158–258
Train via Cardiff
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 46m
£163–294
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 45m
£119–353
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
9h 52m
£99–428
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
9h 23m
£76–374

Preston to Cornwall by train

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8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Luxulyan via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Roundabout via Birmingham Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 12h 48m.

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