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How to get fromWakefield to Cornwallby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    7h 18m
    £192–266

  2. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LBA - NQY
    8h 43m
    £71–196

  3. Drive 324.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Cornwallcar car 324.1 mi
    5h 45m
    £79–113

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    6h 40m
    £80–191

  5. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    7h 45m
    £192–277

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    7h 55m
    £130–264

Wakefield to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £180–270 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 3 times a day.

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