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5 great local day trips by train in 2023
24th February, 2023

5 great local day trips by train in 2023

With so many amazing places to explore in Devon and Cornwall (especially before the crowds descend), here are five of our favourites for 2023: 1. CALSTOCK Take the scenic Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth to Calstock in just 30 minutes and explore this riverside village with its great pubs and woodland walk to the historic […]

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Train on the St Ives Bay Line
7th January, 2023

Your guide to visiting Devon and Cornwall by train in 2023

From glorious beaches, to moorland wilderness to riverside villages, Devon and Cornwall are packed with ‘must visit’ destinations to visit by train. Here are some of our favourites for 2023. Destinations ST IVES St Ives is one of the most picturesque destinations in Cornwall. Best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, harbour and art galleries. […]

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28th August, 2020

Visit Exeter by train this summer

Photo: Richard Austin Whether you want to hit the shops or visit the city’s historic quayside, hop on the train to Exeter this summer. Shopping Take a wander down Gandy Street to explore its independent shops and then pay a visit to John Lewis or the Princesshay shopping centre. There are street food stalls every […]

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16th January, 2020

Explore Devon & Cornwall with the GWR Sale

Fancy a few days away? Visit some of Devon and Cornwall's most scenic destinations with the GWR January sale. Discounted Advance Single fares are going very fast, but if you can travel midweek there are still some great deals to be had. Book by 26 January. Travel until 3 April. Terms apply. Book now Book […]

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Sunset at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives
15th October, 2019

Top 3 Cornish winter breaks by train from Sheffield

Winter's a great time to visit Cornwall - enjoy fantastic sunsets, beaches all to yourself, cosy pubs and atmospheric coastal walks. Getting there Take the train from Sheffield with CrossCountry to enjoy great views from the train window. Travel along the seawall on the Devon coast, over Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge into Cornwall and onwards […]

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Sunset at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives
15th October, 2019

Top 3 Cornish winter breaks by train from Derby

Winter's a great time to visit Cornwall - enjoy fantastic sunsets, beaches all to yourself, cosy pubs and atmospheric coastal walks. Getting there Take the train from Derby with CrossCountry to enjoy great views from the train window. Travel along the seawall on the Devon coast, over Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge into Cornwall and onwards […]

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Sunset at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives
15th October, 2019

Top 3 Cornish winter breaks by train from Birmingham

Winter's a great time to visit Cornwall - enjoy fantastic sunsets, beaches all to yourself, cosy pubs and atmospheric coastal walks. Getting there Take the train from Birmingham with CrossCountry to enjoy great views from the train window. Travel along the seawall on the Devon coast, over Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge into Cornwall and onwards […]

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Sunset at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives
15th October, 2019

Top 3 Cornish winter breaks by train from Cheltenham

Winter's a great time to visit Cornwall - enjoy fantastic sunsets, beaches all to yourself, cosy pubs and atmospheric coastal walks. Getting there Take the train from Cheltenham with CrossCountry to enjoy great views from the train window. Travel along the seawall on the Devon coast, over Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge into Cornwall and onwards […]

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Meal by fireside at Star and Garter, Falmouth
23rd January, 2019

Top 5 places for a cosy meal on Devon and Cornwall’s branch lines

The cold winter offers the perfect excuse for a cosy meal out. Here are five of our favourite warm and toasty haunts that you can visit by train, safe in the knowledge that you can also have a tipple without needing to drive. 1. The Star and Garter, Falmouth Sat on the water’s edge of […]

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Meal by fireside at Star and Garter, Falmouth
23rd January, 2019

Top 5 places for a cosy meal on Devon and Cornwall’s branch lines

The cold winter offers the perfect excuse for a cosy meal out. Here are five of our favourite warm and toasty haunts that you can visit by train, safe in the knowledge that you can also have a tipple without needing to drive. 1. The Puffing Billy, Exton Easily reached from Exeter on the Avocet […]

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