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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cornwall to Wales by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3h 48m
    £132–294

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk070 / ...
    11h 34m
    £53–84

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St Austell to Sheffieldtrain train Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 3m
    £145–226

  4. Drive  295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Walescar car 295.4 mi
    5h 19m
    £73–106

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NQY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 2m
    £143–329

  6. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train Penzance - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 12m
    £139–225

  7. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    11h 23m
    £151–270

Cornwall to Wales by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Cross Country operates a train from St Austell to Sheffield once daily. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 11h 34m.

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