There are 7 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EMA - NQY
6h 3m£74–212Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
12h 3m£48–80Train
- Take the train from Derby to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
7h 48m£156–226Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Cornwall258.3 mi
4h 44mDrive 258.3 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwallcar 258.3 mi
4h 44m£63–91Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Derby to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
8h 12m£159–236Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
12h 15m£72–167
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall is to bus and train which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Roundabout via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Cornwall is 253 miles. The road distance is 259.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £150 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £230 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Cornwall, England?
Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–180
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–180
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £150–220
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £140–200
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Cornwall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bodmin Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cornwall.
There are 3640+ hotels available in Cornwall.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Cornwall. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















