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

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    9h 19m
    £95–205

  2. Drive  238.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Purley to Cornwallcar car 238.2 mi
    4h 31m
    £60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 4m

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    7h 55m
    £74–259

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    9h 43m
    £115–214

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    8h 46m
    £150–426

Purley to Cornwall by bus and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Roundabout via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Roundabout via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 4m.

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