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

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Porthtowan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Trurotrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    6h 25m
    £140–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus bus Uk049
    9h 32m
    £38–75

  3. Drive 247 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Porthtowancar car 247 mi
    4h 24m
    £60–87

  4. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    8h 34m
    £71–220

  5. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain train Plymouth - Penzance / ...
    6h 45m
    £146–220

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, line 304 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Porthtowan Turnbus bus
    7h 41m

Birmingham to Porthtowan by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Truro once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Porthtowan Turn via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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