Transport in and around Newquay and Cornwall

National and local trains travel to and from Newquay all through the summer months, this section provides an insight into the best ways to travel to Cornwall and within the county itself.

Inter-city trains

Both CrossCountry and First Great Western Trains provide regular services to Newquay. Local trains run seven days a week in the main mid-July to end of August season and this goes from Newquay to Par and then you can catch connecting trains to Plymouth, Truro and Penzance. Further connections can be made to such places as Looe from Liskeard and St Ives from St Erth.

APPROXIMATE JOURNEY TIMES TO NEWQUAY

Plymouth - 2 hours

London Paddington - 5 hours

Bristol Temple Meads - 3 hours 45 minutes

Birmingham New Street - 5 hours

Leeds - 7 hours 30 minutes

Call 08457 48 49 50 for any Railway Enquiries you may have. Alternatively, you can book by using www.thetrainline.com

First Western National Coach Trips and Bus Service

Whilst staying in Newquay you may wish to take a day trip to another part of beautiful cornwall, the bus station is located in Manor Road and buses run from here.

Above is a picture of Reg, who I first met on my first visit to Newquay in 1989 and he worked for First Western National. Here he is seen wearing a Cornish tartan hat.

For further information regarding buses call the Customer Service Centre on 0845 600 1420. The web address is www.firstwesternnational.co.uk

Western Greyhound Coach Trips

Buses from this company also run from Manor Road. They also offer half and full days trips around Cornwall. If you travel on one of the coach trips you will learn about the many legends and tales of the area you will visit as well as the history of Newquay which is very interesting.

For further details of the trips offered call 01637 871 871 or visit www.westerngreyhound.com

Summercourt Travel

Based between Newquay, St Austell and Truro, Summercourt Travel offer services such as Guided tours, Sight Seeing trips ansd also Night Club and Theatre trips. For further details of their services call 01726-861108, email enquiries@summercourttravel.com or take a look at www.summercourttravel.com

Fowey to Mevagissey ferries

The Fowey to Mevagissey passenger ferry runs daily from May through September, weather and sea conditions permitting. the journey takes approximately 35 minutes.

As well as offering a convenient public transport link between the two towns, it offers a great day out to holidaymakers based on one or other side of St Austell Bay. Both locations are ideal for a day's shopping, exploring and/or walking. Visit www.mevagissey-ferries.co.uk for more details and prices.