What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cornwall?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cornwall is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Cornwall?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Roundabout via Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Leicester to Cornwall?

The distance between Leicester and Cornwall is 293 miles. The road distance is 251.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Cornwall without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Cornwall?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Leicester to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cornwall bus from?

Leicester to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cornwall train from?

Leicester to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cornwall is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Leicester to Cornwall bus arrive?

Leicester to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Cornwall train arrive?

Leicester to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Cornwall is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Leicester to Cornwall.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Cornwall?

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Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3635+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Leicester to Cornwall - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
7h 30m
£154–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
10h 6m
£36–62
Drive 250 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Cornwallcar 250 mi
4h 37m
£61–88
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
8h 48m
£80–216
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
7h 53m
£147–232
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
11h 21m
£57–144

Leicester to Cornwall by train and bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.4 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Roundabout via Birmingham New Street, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Roundabout via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 6m.

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