The average train between Birmingham and Cornwall takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Cornwall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Bodmin Parkway and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Cornwall? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Cornwall station via Bodmin Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Birmingham to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bodmin Parkway station.
Book your Birmingham to Cornwall train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and Cornwall is 302.8 km. The road distance is 406 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 13m.