Best option from Bodmin to London: Flight — both the fastest and the cheapest, about 1h 15min, from €19. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 5, 2026): National Express; main departure point: Bodmin.
Distance: 342 km. Data updated on .
There are 2 ways to get from Bodmin to London
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📍Bodmin has no airport. Coaches depart from Bodmin town centre stops (Mount Folly / Priory Car Park area). Bodmin Parkway station, 3 miles away, is the rail hub. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall (NQY), about 25 miles away, with flights to London.
🚇For Newquay Airport, take a taxi (about 35-40 minutes, £45-60) or bus via Newquay/Padstow connections (1h30-2h, £5-10). For Bodmin Parkway, local bus or taxi takes 10 minutes, about £2-3 by bus or £10-12 by taxi.
⏰National Express coaches to London run a few times daily from Bodmin or Bodmin Parkway, taking about 6-7 hours. Newquay–London flights operate daily, typically 1-3 flights, lasting about 1h15.
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
MUST-SEE
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Tower of London and Crown Jewels
Fortress, palace and prison for 900 years. Book online and arrive at opening (around 9:00) to see the Crown Jewels before queues build. Join a free Yeoman Warder tour included in the ticket, from about 35€. Allow three hours, and check the ravens near the White Tower.
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British Museum Free Highlights
Home to the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies. Entry is free, though special exhibitions cost around 20€. Go on a weekday after 15:00 or on Friday evenings, when it stays open later and is calmer. Pick three galleries rather than trying to see everything.
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South Bank Walk and Westminster
Walk from Westminster Bridge past Big Ben, the London Eye and the Tate Modern to Tower Bridge, about 5 km along the Thames. Free and flat. Start early morning for empty photos of Parliament, and stop at Borough Market for lunch, with dishes from 8€.
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West End Theatre Show
London's theatre district rivals Broadway. Buy same-day tickets at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square or via the official venue apps, with seats from about 20€. Weekday matinees are cheaper. Avoid unofficial resellers and check each theatre's bag and seating restrictions.
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Traditional Pub Lunch
Try fish and chips or a Sunday roast in a historic pub such as The Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden or Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese off Fleet Street. Expect mains around 15-20€. Order at the bar, not the table, and book ahead for Sunday roasts.
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Hampstead Heath Sunset Views
Climb Parliament Hill for one of the best free skyline views of London, from St Paul's to the Shard. Reach it by Overground to Gospel Oak, about 20 minutes from the centre. Bring a layer, then warm up in a Hampstead pub. Swimming ponds are open year-round.
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Sir John Soane's Museum
A Georgian townhouse crammed with antiquities, paintings by Hogarth and an Egyptian sarcophagus. Entry is free, but book a slot online. Visit Tuesday to Sunday and try the candlelit evenings on the first Friday of the month, for a unique atmosphere. Photography is not allowed inside.
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Regent's Canal Walk to Camden
Follow the towpath from Little Venice to Camden Lock, about 5 km past colourful narrowboats and Regent's Park. It takes roughly 90 minutes on foot and is free. Finish with street food at Camden Market, dishes from 7€, and go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
How long to visit London?
3 to 5 days
Allow 4 to 5 days to cover London properly. In 2 days, focus on the essentials: Westminster, the Tower of London, the British Museum and a Thames walk. With 4 to 5 days, add Greenwich, Camden, Kew Gardens and a West End show. Buy an Oyster card or use contactless payment, and book major attractions online in advance to skip the queues.
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