There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cornwell by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Salford Turnbus 801
3h 58m£58–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 825
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Salford Turnbus 801
5h 47m£15–33Drive 135 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cornwellcar 135 mi
2h 26m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Moreton-in-Marshtrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
4h 6m£76–153
Exeter to Cornwell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cornwell is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cornwell is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cornwell. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Salford Turn via Bus Station and Royal Well. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cornwell. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Moreton-in-Marsh via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Exeter and Cornwell is 157 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cornwell without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Exeter to Cornwell, including transfers.
Exeter to Cornwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Cornwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cornwell is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cornwell, England?
You can take a bus from Exeter to Salford Turn via Bus Station and Royal Well in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Salford Turn via Reading, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Railway Station in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Royal Well to Salford Turn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Royal Well to Salford Turn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Cornwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Cornwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cornwell is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Exeter to Cornwell.
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