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

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

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  1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    3h 37m
    £131–339

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    9h 8m
    £47–79

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    9h 30m
    £113–212

  4. Drive  238.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Cornwallcar car 238.8 mi
    4h 35m
    £59–85

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    5h 37m
    £190–467

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    9h 33m
    £92–141

Gatwick to Cornwall by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

Ryanair, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Roundabout via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 9h 8m.

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