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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    8h 30m
    £132–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    11h 13m
    £55–92

  3. Drive  279.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Cornwallcar car 279.7 mi
    5h 32m
    £70–100

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    5h 36m
    £128–294

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    9h 55m
    £133–231

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3h 52m
    £132–287

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LBA - NQY
    8h 31m
    £156–347

Chester to Cornwall by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chester to Cornwall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 327.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Luxulyan via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bowling Green Turn via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 13m.

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