North Cornwall - How To Get Here

How To Get Here

By Car

The main M5, M6 and M4 motorway links and dramatically improved A30 and A38 dual carriageways have put North Cornwall ever nearer to the rest of Britain. North Cornwall acts as the gateway to Cornwall with all major routes including the A39 Atlantic Highway running through it. Cornwall's main artery is the A30, which runs from the end of the M5 at Exeter, by-passes Okehampton and Launceston and continues over the moor to Bodmin - and it's dual carriageway almost all the way. From the A30, fast roads connect to Bude, Camelford, Wadebridge and Padstow. Alternatively, take the scenic route and opt for the A39 Atlantic Highway to Bude which you can join at Junction 27 on the M5.

By Coach The National Express coach network connects most British cities with Exeter, Bodmin and Wadebridge. There are direct services from London (Victoria), the South-East, the Midlands, Yorkshire and Scotland. From Bodmin, Wadebridge and Exeter, local coach and bus services connect with most towns in North Cornwall.

National Express Enquiries Tel: 08705 808080

Western National for bus information in North Cornwall
Tel: (01208) 79898

By Train

North Cornwall's railway station is at Bodmin Parkway on the main Penzance to Paddington line, and there are regular bus connections to the Bude and North Tamar area from Plymouth and Exeter railway stations. Throughout the year and most frequently in summer there are direct services from most parts of the country.

Great Western Trains provide services from London Paddington, Reading, South Wales, the Cotswolds and the Westcountry, including sleeper services.

For detailed information about all train times and fares,
contact National Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950

Great Western Trains have joined forces with Western National
to improve co-ordination of rail and bus services at stations.
For bus link details Tel: (01209) 719988

Wales and West passenger trains run direct services into Cornwall via Bristol, from Manchester, Birmingham, Bath, Swindon and Cardiff.

Virgin Trains provide services from Birmingham, Bristol, The North and Scotland.

By Air

North Cornwall is served by Newquay, which is approximately 7 miles from Padstow. From Newquay, British Airways services operate four flights a day to London Gatwick. With connections to over 116 world-wide destinations, Cornwall has never been better connected.

British Airways reservations Tel: 0345 222111

By Bike

Travelling to North Cornwall on two wheels has never been easier. Just follow the West Country Way, a route developed by Sustrans which runs along quiet roads from Bristol or Bath to Padstow, taking in the Tarka Trail and Exmoor, Bude, Blisland and the Camel Trail.

You can order a Sustrans map and guide for the route through any North Cornwall Tourist Information Centre.

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How To Get Here

By Car The main M5, M6 and M4 motorway links and dramatically improved A30 and A38 dual carriageways have put North Cornwall ever nearer to the rest of Britain. North Cornwall acts as the gateway to Cornwall with all major routes including the A39 Atlantic Highway running through it. Cornwall's main artery is the A30, which runs from the end of the M5 at Exeter, by-passes Okehampton and Launceston and continues over the moor to Bodmin - and it's dual carriageway almost all the way. From the A30, fast roads connect to Bude, Camelford, Wadebridge and Padstow. Alternatively, take the scenic route and opt for the A39 Atlantic Highway to Bude which you can join at Junction 27 on the M5. By Coach The National Express coach network connects most British cities with Exeter, Bodmin and Wadebridge. There are direct services from London (Victoria), the South-East, the Midlands, Yorkshire and Scotland. From Bodmin, Wadebridge and Exeter, local coach and bus services connect with most towns in North Cornwall. National Express Enquiries Tel: 08705 808080 Western National for bus information in North Cornwall Tel: (01208) 79898	By Train North Cornwall's railway station is at Bodmin Parkway on the main Penzance to Paddington line, and there are regular bus connections to the Bude and North Tamar area from Plymouth and Exeter railway stations. Throughout the year and most frequently in summer there are direct services from most parts of the country. Great Western Trains provide services from London Paddington, Reading, South Wales, the Cotswolds and the Westcountry, including sleeper services. For detailed information about all train times and fares, contact National Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950 Great Western Trains have joined forces with Western National to improve co-ordination of rail and bus services at stations. For bus link details Tel: (01209) 719988 Wales and West passenger trains run direct services into Cornwall via Bristol, from Manchester, Birmingham, Bath, Swindon and Cardiff. Virgin Trains provide services from Birmingham, Bristol, The North and Scotland.

By Air North Cornwall is served by Newquay, which is approximately 7 miles from Padstow. From Newquay, British Airways services operate four flights a day to London Gatwick. With connections to over 116 world-wide destinations, Cornwall has never been better connected. British Airways reservations Tel: 0345 222111	By Bike Travelling to North Cornwall on two wheels has never been easier. Just follow the West Country Way, a route developed by Sustrans which runs along quiet roads from Bristol or Bath to Padstow, taking in the Tarka Trail and Exmoor, Bude, Blisland and the Camel Trail. You can order a Sustrans map and guide for the route through any North Cornwall Tourist Information Centre.
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