There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train via Westbury
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain
6h 59m£86–170Drive 172.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Cornwallcar 172.7 mi
3h 28m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
9h 30m£53–84Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 16m£72–152
Southampton to Cornwall by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cornwall is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Roundabout via Heathrow Terminal 5 and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Luxulyan via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Southampton and Cornwall is 217 miles. The road distance is 173.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Cornwall without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 6h 59m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Southampton to Cornwall, including transfers.
Southampton to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Cornwall is to train via Westbury which takes 6h 59m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Luxulyan via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, and Par in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Roundabout via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Southampton to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Cornwall is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Southampton to Cornwall.
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