With the road network dominated by cute country roads, trains are your best bet for getting around the region. And you can travel in style, thanks to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, a steam-powered heritage railway that makes a 13-mile round trip across the lavish Cornish countryside.
We'd recommend visiting Cornwall for at least three days, such as over a long weekend. However, a better amount of time would be around a week which would give you more time to see more of Cornwall's highlights.
We look after miles of coast and footpaths for walking around Cornwall. Circular walks taking in the South West Coast Path are popular for good reason – but you'll be rewarded if you head inland too, with hilltop views and peaceful parkland.
The train from London to St Ives in Cornwall usually takes 9 hours and 38 minutes, but can take just 5 hours and 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll need to make one change along the way during your journey, travelling with either CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southern.
Cornwall Transit operates four conventional bus routes, in addition to a Community Bus Service and several supplementary routes to the Cornwall Business Park. Cornwall Transit also operates a parallel Handi-Transit service. Click here for more information.
Penzance. One of the main towns of Cornwall – famed for pirates – the sheltered bay of Penzance is a dreamy base with all the amenities (and pubs) you could wish for, including pretty gardens, history and galleries. For a quirky and historic stay, consider making 'The Chocolate House'your Cornwall base.
Travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) to London by trainYou'll usually find 66 trains per day running along the 250 miles (402 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to London, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
You can travel on Brittany Ferries as a foot passenger or with a car. One of the cheapest ways to come to Cornwall is to travel by coach. The main coach provider providing long distance coach travel to Cornwall is National Express. Megabus generally provide the cheapest coach travel in the UK.
Cornwall is a hub of creativity. You will find quirky galleries, performance spaces, indoor and outdoor venues, independent art studios, live music, cinemas and more. From Cornish literature, music and dance, world-class theatre companies and Tate St Ives, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Believe it or not, September is favoured by many as the best month to visit Cornwall because the sea is at its warmest. If you think about it, it makes sense – the sea has been basking in the Summer sunshine for three months!
Believe it or not, September is favoured by many as the best month to visit Cornwall because the sea is at its warmest. If you think about it, it makes sense – the sea has been basking in the Summer sunshine for three months!