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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cornwall is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Cornwall is to fly and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £60 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Buchanan 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 16h 6m.

How far is it from Scotland to Cornwall?

The distance between Scotland and Cornwall is 405 miles. The road distance is 508 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Cornwall without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 29m and costs £140 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Scotland to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Cornwall bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Scotland to Cornwall is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 29m and costs £140 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 16h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £290 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Scotland to Cornwall bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Cornwall is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Scotland to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3218+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Scotland to Cornwall - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Cornwall by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Community Hospitalbus
5h 17m
£61–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan 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 / ...
16h 6m
£37–101
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
11h 29m
£145–458
Drive 505 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cornwallcar 505 mi
8h 31m
£122–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
7h 22m
£66–288
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 1m
£96–278
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 56m
£60–196
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 36m
£54–176
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
11h 58m
£176–340
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
13h 44m
£170–419

Scotland to Cornwall by train and bus

98Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Cornwall.

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Distance: 402.2 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Scotland and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Roundabout via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan 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 16h 6m.

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