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How to get fromCornwall to Scotlandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Scotland by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NQY - GLA
    2h 20m
    £132–280

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus G3
    17h 44m
    £89–153

  3. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    11h 9m
    £206–334

  4. Drive  505 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Glasgowcar car 505 mi
    8h 31m
    £125–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain train Newquay - Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    12h 6m
    £276–429

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    14h 5m
    £203–353

Cornwall to Scotland by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Scotland?

Loganair, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luxulyan to Glasgow Central via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 11h 9m.

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