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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Essex is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Essex is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Essex. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Polecat Road via Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Essex. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Essex?

The distance between Cornwall and Essex is 308 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Essex without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Cornwall to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Essex bus from?

Cornwall to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Essex train from?

Cornwall to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Essex?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Essex is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Cornwall to Essex bus arrive?

Cornwall to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Essex train arrive?

Cornwall to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Essex is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Cornwall to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 592+ hotels available in Essex.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
7h 25m
£137–270
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Community Hospital to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
6h 6m
£51–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
10h 52m
£62–145
Drive 283 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Essexcar 283 mi
5h 35m
£69–100
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
8h 49m
£134–298
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
9h 53m
£258–597
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
9h 30m
£182–419
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
10h 56m
£134–330

Cornwall to Essex by bus and train

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Distance: 305.9 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Roundabout to White Notley via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Polecat Road via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 10h 52m.

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