Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Arriving in Devon & Cornwall
Exeter Airport (
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) Budget flights covering the UK and some Continental destinations. Bus 56 runs from
Exeter's bus station and St David's train station to the airport.
Newquay Airport
(
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)
Regular flights to London, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh and the Isles of
Scilly. Bus 556 runs to the airport from Newquay bus station.
Getting Around
Getting around by public transport is perfectly possible in Devon and Cornwall; there's a decent bus network between
main towns, plus several wonderfully scenic train lines.
Bus
Convenient for reaching smaller towns and villages, but can be infrequent outside summer. Many buses don't run
on Sundays.
Train
Main towns, including Exeter, Plymouth, St Austell, Truro and Penzance, are on the main line from London Pad-
dington. Branch lines serve several smaller towns.
Bike
Rural lanes and dedicated bike trails make for great cycling, but be prepared for hills. Most large towns have bike
hire outlets.
Car
Having your own wheels is the best way to explore, but you'll need to factor in traffic, parking, petrol and narrow
lanes.
Boat
Ferries cross most of the region's big rivers, including the Fal, Fowey, Helford, Dart and Tamar; some carry bikes
and cars, others are pedestrian-only.
See
transport
for much more.