What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to East Midlands is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to East Midlands is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs £170 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from El Joyita and arriving at Brooksby College via Lloyds Bank, Plymouth Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Cornwall to East Midlands?

The distance between Cornwall and East Midlands is 315 miles. The road distance is 273.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £160 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cornwall to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to East Midlands bus from?

Cornwall to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to East Midlands train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cornwall to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Cornwall to East Midlands is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £310 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Cornwall to East Midlands bus arrive?

Cornwall to East Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to East Midlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to East Midlands is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cornwall to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1910+ hotels available in East Midlands.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
7h 34m
£167–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
12h 57m
£44–69
Drive 272.1 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to East Midlandscar 272.1 mi
5h 2m
£67–97
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 Melton Mowbraytrain
6h 6m
£171–337
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
13h 58m
£67–161
Fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
8h 45m
£145–306
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain
4h 44m
£175–380
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 Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 9m
£180–332

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 312.7 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to East Midlands via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Melton Mowbray in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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