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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Leicester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Leicester is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Dennison Road Car Park and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Leicester via Par, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Leicester?

The distance between Cornwall and Leicester is 295 miles. The road distance is 252.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Cornwall to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Leicester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cornwall to Leicester?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Cornwall to Leicester bus arrive?

Cornwall to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Leicester is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Cornwall to Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 59m
£148–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
10h 49m
£37–67
Drive 250.6 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Leicestercar 250.6 mi
4h 38m
£62–89
Fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
9h 49m
£68–231
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
7h 8m
£149–233
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 / ...
11h 31m
£56–133
Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
8h 4m
£76–233
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
6h 54m
£108–255

Cornwall to Leicester by train

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Distance: 293.5 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Leicester via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 10h 49m.

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