How long is the train journey from London to Cornwall?

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.



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Yes! it is possible to take some of our fantastic tours in a day, even from London or other cities like Bristol.

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Many are surprised it can take around 2 hours to drive from one end of Cornwall to the other. 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.

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Parking is easy, but bring change for the car park. There are parking lots everywhere you go, but make sure to carry some change with you in case you have to pay at the machine. 3 days in Cornwall can feel like a lot. For us, 3 days was more than enough to see most of the famous landmarks and points of interest.

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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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You do not require a passport to travel within the UK, but you will need to carry one type of photographic ID when travelling with us. Examples include: Valid passport. Valid driving licence, either provisional or full.

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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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Across the continent, trains are on average twice as expensive as flying, but in the U.K. they are four times more expensive, the research notes. To reach its conclusions, Greenpeace compared the cost of train and plane tickets for 112 routes between large cities in 27 European countries.

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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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Open top coaster services. Cornwall's open top coaster services run in several coastal areas, linking popular towns, beaches and attractions across the county, allowing visitors get around the country without the need of a car and soak up the scenery as they go.

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Open top coaster services. Cornwall's open top coaster services run in several coastal areas, linking popular towns, beaches and attractions across the county, allowing visitors get around the country without the need of a car and soak up the scenery as they go.

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