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

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    5h 44m
    £110–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    8h 8m
    £37–63

  3. Drive  223.1 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Cornwallcar car 223.1 mi
    4h
    £55–80

  4. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    5h 11m
    £132–276

  5. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    6h 1m
    £110–168

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    9h 56m
    £117–225

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    4h 21m
    £145–319

  8. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EMA - NQY
    6h 55m
    £160–328

Birmingham to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bowling Green Turn via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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