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How to get fromSouthampton to Cornwallby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Cornwall by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Westbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    6h 59m
    £86–170
  2. Drive  172.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Cornwallcar car 172.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £43–62
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    9h 30m
    £53–84
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury 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 / ...
    7h 16m
    £72–152

Southampton to Cornwall by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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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.

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