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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 14h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Luxulyan via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Cornwall?

The distance between Cumbria and Cornwall is 438 miles. The road distance is 398.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Cumbria to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Cornwall bus from?

Cumbria to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Cornwall train from?

Cumbria to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cornwall is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 14h 59m.

Where does the Cumbria to Cornwall bus arrive?

Cumbria to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Cornwall train arrive?

Cumbria to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Cornwall is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Cumbria to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3511+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Cumbria to Cornwall - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
11h 3m
£173–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
14h 59m
£76–127
Drive 395.8 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cornwallcar 395.8 mi
6h 47m
£99–143
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
8h 20m
£96–247
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
13h 50m
£183–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
5. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
17h 10m
£92–147
Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
10h 49m
£105–297
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
9h 42m
£146–329
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
10h 37m
£106–307
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
10h 17m
£160–319

Cumbria to Cornwall by bus and train

47Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Cornwall.

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Distance: 435.2 mi
Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Luxulyan via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Bowling Green Turn via Longthwaite road end, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 59m.

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