How long does it take to drive around Cornwall?

It would take about 7-8 hours to drive around Cornwall, depending on how many stops you make. With its rugged coastline and charming fishing villages, there are lots of places to explore and attractions to visit along the way.



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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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Cornwall is fine. Just go slow and be prepared to back up. If you come to a passing place, slow down and see if anything is coming so you can pull in easily. A lot of the roads are fine but there are definitely some narrow bits.

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Cornwall is a region which is easy to navigate by road, rail, bus, water and even air. We have many options for getting around, not just within the county but further afield too. Read on for ways to get around Cornwall.

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Hardknott Pass is considered to be one of the most challenging in the UK. It has earned this consideration due to its series of hairpin bends and the high risk of ice on the road. It is a steep, twisting, single-track road that cuts right through the heart of the Lake District between the Duddon Valley and Eskdale.

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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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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!

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Cornwall's major route is the A30 – a fast road made up largely of dual carriageway, travelling along the central backbone of Cornwall all the way to Penzance, with A roads spurring off to serve the north and south coast. South East Cornwall is largely served by the A38 and A390.

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The A836 passes through some of the loneliest and most sparsely populated parts of Britain, and despite having an 'A' classification, is a single track road in many places.

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Hanger Lane Gyratory – West London. Magic Roundabout – Swindon. Gravelly Hill Interchange (Spaghetti Junction) – Birmingham.

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In this article, we'll take a closer look at the 10 most dangerous roads in the UK.
  • The A592 - Kirkstone Pass. ...
  • The A496 - Snowdonia's Mountainous Passage. ...
  • The A57 - Snake Pass. ...
  • Hardknott Pass. ...
  • The A1 - Rutland. ...
  • The A388 - Launceston to Lifton. ...
  • The A537 - Cat and Fiddle Road. ...
  • The A258 - Petworth, West Sussex to Chichester.


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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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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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