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16th June, 2026

Visit St Ives by Train from St Austell

Did you know you can travel by train from St Austell to St Ives – including a journey along one of the UK’s most scenic railway lines? With regular services, easy connections and beautiful coastal views, check out this perfect car-free day out in Cornwall. Getting there Your journey starts in St Austell, where two […]

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4th June, 2026

Looe Food & Drink Festival – get there by train

Looe’s Food & Drink Festival returns to East Looe Quayside on Sunday, June 14th! This year will be bigger and better than ever, with more local chef demonstrations and delicious regional produce. What’s on Held at the Quay in East Looe from 10:00 – 17:00, this free-to-attend event will be bursting with talented chefs and […]

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28th May, 2026

Free guided walk: Liskeard to Looe

It’s the big one! On Tuesday 9th June, set off on a scenic 11-mile walk from Liskeard to Looe with professional Blue Badge tour guide, Mark Camp. UPDATE: WALK NOW FULLY BOOKED The Walk Mark will be waiting to greet you at Liskeard station’s main entrance at 10am (if arriving from Plymouth – see below […]

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23rd May, 2026

5 fabulous half-term days out by train!

Hop on the train this half-term, with kids travelling half price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free! With so much happening across Devon and Cornwall, here are 5 of our top picks: 1. Looe Pirate Trail Sat 23 May to Sun 30 Aug Pick up your FREE trail booklet at Plymouth or Liskeard station then […]

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18th May, 2026

Falmouth Food Festival – get there by train

Hop on the train to Falmouth for four days of great food, drinks, music, arts and culture at their FREE Food Festival! No need to worry about traffic or parking when you arrive by train on the Maritime Line – and it’s just an 11-minute walk from Falmouth Town station… Feeling hungry? What’s on From […]

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14th May, 2026

Visit St Ives by Train from Truro

Did you know you can travel by train from Truro to St Ives – including a journey along one of the UK’s most scenic railway lines? With regular services, easy connections and beautiful coastal views, check out this perfect car-free day out in Cornwall. Getting there Your journey starts in Truro, where two trains an […]

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14th May, 2026

Open Gardens Along the Tamar Valley Line – Get There by Train

St Luke’s Open Gardens season is back for 2026! Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line to visit Calstock (Sunday 24th May) and Bere Alston (Sunday 14th June), and feel inspired as you explore a host of beautiful gardens in the picturesque villages of Calstock and Bere Alston – both a short and scenic train […]

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16th April, 2026

Cotehele Blossom Festival

Experience the beauty of spring as Cotehele’s orchards burst into bloom, buzzing with pollinators and alive with colour. This year, the celebrations once again extend across the Tamar Valley and Plymouth, with a range of blossom-themed events and activities taking place throughout April and May – many of which you can reach by train. Events […]

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13th April, 2026

Top 5 Cornish beaches to visit by train

Skip the car and take a scenic train ride to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches. From family-friendly spots to hidden rock pools, here are our top 5 picks, all just a short walk from the station… 1. East Looe Beach, Looe Take a trip on the scenic Looe Valley Line and wander through the […]

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1st April, 2026

Great Dartmoor pubs on the Granite Way

Highwayman Inn (Julie Mac, Creative Commons) Hop on the train to Okehampton, then explore the Granite Way to Lydford and treat yourself to a cosy pub lunch along the way – including at “Britain’s most unusual inn”. What is the Granite Way? The Granite Way is an 11-mile multi-use trail starting at Okehampton station. It […]

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