Where to visit between London and Cornwall?

The Stops To Make On A Road Trip From London To Cornwall This Summer
  • The Three Horseshoes, Batcombe, Somerset. ...
  • Glebe House, Southleigh Devon. ...
  • Hotel Endsleigh, Tavistock, Devon. ...
  • Coombeshead, Lewanick, Cornwall. ...
  • Trevibban Mill vineyard, near Padstow, Cornwall. ...
  • Idle Rocks, St Mawes, Cornwall. ...
  • Holm, South Petherton, Somerset.




The journey from London to Cornwall offers several spectacular stops that showcase the best of Southern England's history and nature. A must-visit is the city of Bath, famous for its Roman-built baths and stunning Georgian architecture. Just a short detour away is Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument that remains one of the world's most famous mysteries. For those who love the outdoors, a stop in Dartmoor National Park in Devon provides rugged moorlands and ancient stone circles, perfect for a mid-journey hike. Another charming option is the town of Salisbury, home to the tallest church spire in the UK and one of the original copies of the Magna Carta. If you prefer the coast, the Jurassic Coast in Dorset offers breathtaking white cliffs and fossil-hunting opportunities at spots like Durdle Door. In 2026, many travelers also stop in Exeter to see its magnificent cathedral before crossing into Cornwall. These stops allow you to break up the 5-hour drive or train ride with a mix of UNESCO World Heritage sites and quintessentially English countryside.

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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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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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The first – and my now preferred route – is going via the A303, which turns into the A30 in Cornwall. It weaves through lots of little villages throughout Wiltshire and Somerset and breaks up the rather monotonous journey that the second option provides, via the M4, the M5 and then the A30.

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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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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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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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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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