There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Cornwall by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bodmin ParkwayLondon Paddington - Penzance
4h 59m£104–189Train via Bristol
cheapest- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Par
5h 36m£37–117Drive 181 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Cornwall181 mi
3h 13m£45–64Train, fly
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)BRS - NQY
6h 27m£114–350
Swindon to Cornwall by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Cornwall is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Luxulyan via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Swindon and Cornwall is 205 miles. The road distance is 182 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Swindon to Cornwall, including transfers.
Swindon to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Cornwall is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Swindon to Cornwall.
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Cornwall, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Bodmin Parkway 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–270
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £180–750
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £100–130
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £130–190
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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