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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Dennison Road Car Park and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Par and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Portsmouth?

The distance between Cornwall and Portsmouth is 242 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cornwall to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Portsmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Portsmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Portsmouth is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Cornwall to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Cornwall to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Cornwall to Portsmouth train arrive?

Cornwall to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Portsmouth is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cornwall to Portsmouth.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Westbury (Wilts)train Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 39m
£97–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouthbus 030
9h 58m
£42–80
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Portsmouthcar 194.3 mi
3h 41m
£49–70
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 31m
£83–173

Cornwall to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Portsmouth & Southsea via Par and Westbury (Wilts) in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to University of Portsmouth via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 58m.

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