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🚆 By Train:
- Fastest Route: London Paddington → Penzance (~5–5.5 hours, direct via GWR)
- Alternative: London → Bodmin Parkway / Truro / St Austell, depending on destination
- Tip: Book advance tickets via GWR or Trainline
🚗 By Car:
- Route: M4 → M5 → A30
- Time: ~5–6 hours (can vary due to traffic, especially on weekends and holidays)
- Great if you’re planning to explore remote beaches and villages.
🗓️ Suggested 4–5 Day Itinerary
Day 1: London to St Ives or Newquay
- Morning: Depart from London
- Afternoon: Arrive and settle in
- In St Ives: explore art galleries, harbour, and beaches
- In Newquay: surf, enjoy Fistral Beach
- Evening: Local pub dinner or seafood by the sea
Day 2: Explore the Coast
- Walk part of the South West Coast Path
- Visit Land’s End (most westerly point of England)
- Stop by Sennen Cove for beach walks or surfing
- Optional: Minack Theatre (an open-air theatre built into cliffs)
Day 3: St Michael’s Mount & Porthcurno
- Cross to St Michael’s Mount at low tide (near Marazion)
- Afternoon: Visit Porthcurno Beach (turquoise waters + cliffs)
- Enjoy local ice cream and Cornish pasties
Day 4: Tintagel & Padstow (if driving)
- North Cornwall: Explore Tintagel Castle (linked to King Arthur legends)
- Lunch in Padstow – try Rick Stein’s seafood restaurant
- Optional: Camel Trail bike ride (Padstow to Wadebridge)
Day 5: Return to London
- Optional: Stop at Eden Project near St Austell (eco-biomes + gardens)
- Head back to London via train or car
🛏️ Where to Stay:
- St Ives: Carbis Bay Hotel, Harbour Hotel
- Newquay: The Headland Hotel, Watergate Bay Hotel
- Budget options: Premier Inn, hostels, Airbnbs
🌦️ What to Pack:
- Weatherproof jacket
- Swimwear & towel
- Hiking boots or comfy walking shoes
- Sun cream & reusable water bottle
