Getting around
Getting around in Cornwall
By car
The majority of visitors to Cornwall use their own cars to get around. Although the car is usually the most convenient way to travel in Cornwall, during the main holiday seasons traffic volumes mean journeys take longer and may require patience on major routes and on arrival at popular destinations. Live traffic information can be accessed online www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/cornwall
Parking
- Parking is widely available at Cornwall Council car parks and a wide range of privately owned car parks
- Weekly Rover Parking Permits costing £30 can be used at more than 90 Cornwall Council car parks
- Visitors may also wish to use convenient Park and Ride schemes currently available in Truro, Falmouth, St Ives, Padstow and Looe
By rail
Many of Cornwall's coastal towns are linked to the main railway line which runs through Cornwall by the scenic branch lines to Looe, Falmouth, Newquay and St Ives.
By bus
Cornwall's extensive network of bus services is run by two main operators, First Devon and Cornwall and Western Greyhound. Smaller operators also offer services in specific areas. Timetables for all services and maps can be accessed online at www.cornwallpublictransport.info
Traveline
Traveline is also a useful resource for travel information in Cornwall, call 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelinesw.com
By ferry
With 80% of Cornwall being surrounded by water what better way is there to get around than by ferry? Hop onto one of more than 25 passenger or car ferries that operate around the county and see Cornwall from a new perspective. For more information see our Ferries Guide
By taxi
If you want to get somewhere extra quickly or have a journey to make that isn't served by public transport, make use of one of the many taxi companies in Cornwall.
Advice for visitors with disability needs
Disability Cornwall is a user led, disabled peoples' organisation providing a range of services to empower, assist and facilitate independent living and when necessary, act as a representative voice for disabled people, their families and carers. A new online directory of fully accessible places, including public toilets, called My Place is also being developed by Disability Cornwall.
Travel to the Isles of Scilly
British International operates daily (except Sundays) flights from Penzance Heliport to the islands of St Mary's and Tresco on the Isles of Scilly. Day trips are available with a regular service and a journey time of just 20 minutes. Call 01736) 363871 for further details. The Isles of Scilly can also be reached by air through the Skybus daily flights between Land's End, Newquay and St Mary's (year-round excluding Sundays). Skybus also operate a Mar-Nov service from Exeter, Bristol and Southampton to the Islands. Call 0845 710 5555 for more information.
As an alternative to air, The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company operates a daily passenger ferry service, Scillonian III, between Penzance and St. Mary's. Daytrips and longer stays are available. Call 0845 710 5555. You can always choose to sail to the Isles of Scilly in the morning and return by Skybus in the afternoon, the choice is yours.
