What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to train and bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £140 - £320.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Derby. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Derby via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Derby?

The distance between Cornwall and Derby is 295 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Derby without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Derby?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cornwall to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Derby train from?

Cornwall to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Luxulyan station.

Train or fly from Cornwall to Derby?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Derby is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £130 - £290 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Cornwall to Derby train arrive?

Cornwall to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Derby is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cornwall to Derby.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall to Derby?

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Derby.

Cornwall to Derby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain Newquay - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£126–199
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus Sky
11h 54m
£49–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
9h 41m
£58–98
Drive 261.8 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Derbycar 261.8 mi
4h 44m
£65–94
Fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
4h 24m
£136–289
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
3h 28m
£144–312
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 54m
£148–298
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
6h 47m
£150–336

Cornwall to Derby by train

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Distance: 293.4 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Derby via Plymouth in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) once daily.

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