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How to get from Bournemouth to Cornwall by train?

From Bournemouth to Cornwall by train

To get from Bournemouth to Cornwall in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bournemouth station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to Saltash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min.

316min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Cornwall
Leaves from Bournemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    163 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltash
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Cornwall
    Walk to
    Cornwall
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bournemouth to Cornwall by bus and train

To get from Bournemouth to Cornwall in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X3 bus from Lansdowne station to Blue Boar Row, Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Saltash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min.

334min
Bus - X3X3
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Cornwall
Leaves from Lansdowne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bournemouth
  • 2
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Salisbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Boar Row, Salisbury
    ID wildgdpd
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salisbury
    860 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter St Davids
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltash
    77 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cornwall
    Walk to
    Cornwall
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bournemouth to Cornwall

The distance between Bournemouth, South West and Cornwall, South West is approximately 433.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 316 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bournemouth to Cornwall by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bournemouth

Bournemouth is located at Bournemouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is Lansdowne.

Bus stations close to Bournemouth:

  • Lansdowne
  • Top Of Bath Hill, Lansdowne
  • Cotlands Road, Lansdowne

Public transport stations close to Cornwall, South West

Cornwall is located at Cornwall, South West and the nearest public transport station is Fore Street Bottom, Saltash.

Bus stations close to Cornwall:

  • Fore Street Bottom, Saltash
  • North Road, Saltash
  • Slip Road, Saltash

From Bournemouth to Cornwall by bus and train

To get from Bournemouth to Cornwall in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X3 bus from Lansdowne station to Blue Boar Row, Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Saltash station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min.

334min
Bus - X3X3
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Cornwall
Leaves from Lansdowne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bournemouth
  • 2
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Salisbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Boar Row, Salisbury
    ID wildgdpd
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salisbury
    860 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter St Davids
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saltash
    77 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cornwall
    Walk to
    Cornwall
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cornwall?

    The fastest way takes 316 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bournemouth to Cornwall?

    The alternative route takes 334 minutes, using Bus line X3, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Cornwall in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bournemouth to Cornwall in South West?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Bournemouth station near Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Cornwall in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Bournemouth to Cornwall in South West by train?

    The total travel time between Bournemouth and Cornwall in South West by train is about 5 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bournemouth to get to Cornwall in South West?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Bournemouth station near Bournemouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bournemouth and Cornwall in South West?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly station, which is closest to Cornwall in South West.