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

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There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    8h 1m
    £111–201
  2. Drive  236.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paddington to Cornwallcar car 236.5 mi
    4h 24m
    £59–84
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    8h 8m
    £60–159
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    7h 20m
    £149–411
  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    8h 25m
    £105–223

Paddington to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paddington, England and Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkway every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 6h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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