Can you travel around Cornwall by train?

Once in Cornwall, there's a great rail network for getting around the county, perfect for those car-free breaks.



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Once in Cornwall, there's a great rail network for getting around the county, perfect for those car-free breaks.

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Public transport 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.

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By bus. There are almost 100 bus routes crisscrossing Cornwall, so whether you're planning a day at the beach, heading to one of the county's visitor attractions or wanting to explore some of the county's more remote areas, getting around by bus is easy.

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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.

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As well as a good train service, there is also an excellent bus service connecting rural areas of Cornwall. From the main bus station in Truro, you can reach almost every part of Cornwall. Find out all the bus times here on the Transport for Cornwall website.

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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.

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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.

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Beautiful places to visit in Cornwall
  1. Isles of Scilly. Small, quiet and extraordinarily beautiful, the Isles of Scilly are a low-lying archipelago strung out across the Atlantic, some 28 miles off Land's End – the last dots of land before North America. ...
  2. The Lizard. ...
  3. Rame Peninsula. ...
  4. Mevagissey. ...
  5. Mousehole. ...
  6. Marazion. ...
  7. St Ives. ...
  8. Looe.


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The Maritime Line From the cathedral city of Truro – home to the Royal Cornwall Museum and Lemon Street's splendid Georgian architecture – take the train to Falmouth and visit its excellent beaches, public gardens, picturesque shopping streets and magnificent natural harbour.

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Description. The station is situated on the hill above Porthminster beach on the south side of the town. It has a single platform, which is on the left of trains arriving from St Erth, which is 4.25 miles (6.8 km) to the south.

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There are local bus routes, including open top buses and scenic routes and St Ives ebikes are becoming a popular choice for visitors looking to take a trip further afield.

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For all their popularity, Cornish seaside resorts rank among the most expensive British holiday destinations. Falmouth, Newquay and Bude are notably pricy, but it will come as little surprise to learn that it's St Ives that comes out as the costliest place in the county for a summer holiday.

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June to August is the best time to visit Cornwall for its idyllic beaches. This is also the best time for families as many of the most popular beaches and surfing beaches are patrolled by lifeguards. The weather in Cornwall in summer is fantastic and the county sees higher average temperatures than the rest of the UK.

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Every year, as train prices go up, car rental becomes a better option for budget travelers in Europe. While solo car travel is expensive, three or four people sharing a rented car will usually travel cheaper than the same group using rail passes.

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