There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands 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- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
7h 50m£152–232Bus, 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£68–100Drive 271.7 mi
- Drive from East Midlands to Cornwallcar 271.7 mi
5h 1m£68–98Train, fly
- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
9h 19m£124–285Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
8h 14m£159–248Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
12h 12m£68–107
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Cornwall is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Cornwall is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between East Midlands and Cornwall is 312 miles. The road distance is 273.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from East Midlands to Cornwall, including transfers.
East Midlands to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Cornwall is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Roundabout via Melton Mowbray, Birmingham New Street, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Bowling Green Turn via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 12m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
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 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
East Midlands to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Cornwall is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from East Midlands to Cornwall.
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