Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Devon and Cornwall sit, gloriously, at the far end of England, and getting there isn't always an easy exercise. Some visit-
ors endure traffic jams, cramped coaches and delayed trains. At the same time, internal UK flights, reasonable rail links
and travelling off-peak can help ease journeys; this chapter outlines how.
Flights, tours and rail tickets can be booked online at lonelyplanet.com/bookings.
Air
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The cost of flying to Devon and Cornwall from the rest of the UK varies dramatically depending on when you book and
when you want to fly.
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A return flight to the region from within the British Isles is around £60 to £140 for an adult, including tax.
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Many prices rise at peak holiday times and at weekends.
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Save money by booking far in advance.
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If travelling from outside the UK, you'll often need to come via one of the country's key international airports, but there
are links with a fair range of European cities.
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Flights to the Isles of Scilly leave from Exeter, Land's End and Newquay Airports. See
Click here
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CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main cause of human-induced climate
change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most
cars but travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO2) and particles also
contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate
the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to off set the impact of the green-
house gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely
Planet off sets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Airlines
Recently, flights to Devon and Cornwall have been particularly subject to change. At the time of writing the following air-
lines were flying to the region. Airport websites have the latest details on which operators are running which route.
easyJet
( 0843-104 5000;
www.easyjet.com
) Summer season flights (Easter to October) between Newquay Cornwall
Airport and London Southend and Liverpool.
FlyBe
( 0871-700 2000;
www.flybe.com
) UK services to Exeter include those from Belfast, the Channel Islands, Ed-
inburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. European links include Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Dusseldorf,
Geneva and Paris.
UK services to Newquay Cornwall Airport include year-round flights from Manchester, plus Easter to October flights
from Belfast, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
