There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Penzance
10h 31m£207–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
14h 53m£56–93Drive 422.9 mi
- Drive from South Shields to Cornwallcar 422.9 mi
7h 22m£106–152Fly Newcastle to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
8h 26m£80–249Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
14h 58m£183–329Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
7h 54m£135–271Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
8h 40m£101–227Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
9h 35m£102–333Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
9h 1m£113–289
Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Cornwall is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 14h 53m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Cornwall is to drive which takes 7h 22m and costs £100 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between South Shields and Cornwall is 482 miles. The road distance is 425.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs £200 - £310.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from South Shields to Cornwall, including transfers.
South Shields to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from South Shields to Cornwall is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs £200 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 14h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between South Shields, England and Cornwall, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Bodmin Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £200–300 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bowling Green Turn via Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 53m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Newcastle to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £200–300
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
South Shields to Cornwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
South Shields to Cornwall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bodmin Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Cornwall is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from South Shields to Cornwall.
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