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How to get fromEdinburgh to Cornwallby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    3h 19m
    £124–300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G3
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus G5
    18h 8m
    £97–160

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Partrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    10h 45m
    £261–384

  4. Drive  502.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cornwallcar car 502.7 mi
    8h 46m
    £124–179

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane GLA - NQY
    4h 10m
    £141–314

  6. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    13h 23m
    £183–355

Edinburgh to Cornwall by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cornwall, England?

Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Par 6 times a week. Tickets cost £260–390 and the journey takes 9h 34m.

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