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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    6h 48m
    £104–207

  2. Drive 193.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Cornwallcar car 193.5 mi
    3h 39m
    £48–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 3m
    £61–143

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SOU - NQY
    5h 24m
    £170–342

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    7h 53m
    £95–200

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    6h 23m
    £190–425

Portsmouth to Cornwall by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Luxulyan via Westbury (Wilts) and Par in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 3m.

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