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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    6h 35m
    £163–348

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 104
    18h 29m
    £73–124

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    13h 15m
    £188–302

  4. Drive  411.8 mi

    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cornwallcar car 411.8 mi
    7h 17m
    £102–147

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    14h 32m
    £181–321

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    16h 15m
    £174–299

Whitehaven to Cornwall by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Luxulyan via Carlisle, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Roundabout via Workington, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 18h 29m.

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