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There are 7 ways to get from Cornwall to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain train Newquay - Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 31m
    £111–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    8h 41m
    £37–64

  3. Drive  223.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Birminghamcar car 223.6 mi
    4h 1m
    £56–80

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NQY - BHX
    3h 42m
    £131–272

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    9h 27m
    £117–228

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3h 34m
    £144–316

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4h 5m
    £152–402

Cornwall to Birmingham by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Birmingham New Street via Plymouth in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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