It’s not just about the destination but the journey…
Getting to Cornwall doesn’t have to be by car. Newquay’s train station is more popular than ever, with more frequent trains coming into the town and excellent connections from Newquay train station to Hendra. Arriving in Cornwall via train has its very own romance, plus you don’t have to worry about the traffic jams, and navigating those narrow Cornish lanes. Also you can get green brownie points for travelling to Cornwall by train.
Sea views, Newquay, just minutes from the train station
Taking the London to Cornwall Sleeper Train: The ultimate experience
Start your holiday off as soon as you step off the platform. What’s better than switching off from the city and waking up by the sea? Board your train from Paddington and take the relaxing journey from London to Cornwall on the Night Riviera. Drift off to sleep and wake up refreshed. You can switch at Par and make your way to Newquay Train Station. When you get off your train, the ocean views are less than a five-minute walk from the station. Get to Hendra Holiday Park by one of the local buses. Hendra Holiday Park has a bus stop right outside of the park, or get a taxi. Hendra is only 5-10 minutes away from Newquay Train Station.
Travel to Cornwall by Train from all over the UK
Cornwall can be reached by train from many different cities and places. Cornwall’s train stations are just a few hours away from major cities such as Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and Exeter. Taking the scenic journey down to Cornwall means you are in holiday mode from the moment you climb aboard. Change at Par to Newquay and enjoy more great views. The train goes through Luxulyan Valley, with woodland and lush green scenery, and Goss Moor, a vast nature reserve. Then you arrive in Newquay with views over the beach and towards the bay. When you get to Hendra Holiday Park, you can easily explore Cornwall via public transport.
Getting Around Cornwall via Public Transport
Seeing Cornwall’s dramatic north coast without a car has never been easier. From Hendra Holiday Park you can catch buses right outside.
Exploring Cornwall via bus
Get the bus into Newquay and you can explore the town with a choice of restaurants, shops and bars, or perhaps you want to take some coastal walks around Newquay? You can even get on the south west coast path and explore further afield. You can walk from Newquay to Watergate Bay or Mawgan Porth.
Newquay’s main bus station connects to many places in Cornwall, such as:
Newquay to Wadebridge
Cycle from Wadebridge to Padstow
An authentic Cornish market town, Wadebridge is a good place to hire a bike and ride the Camel Trail to Padstow: a flat trail, which overlooks the Camel Estuary. In Padstow you will find a picturesque harbour, a range of shops and many places to eat: Padstow is a haven for foodies. The Cornish town has all the tasty and traditional Cornish favourites, such as Cornish fudge, Cornish Cream Teas, fish and chips and, of course, the Cornish pasty. There’s also Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant and two of Nathan Outlaw’s restaurants too. You can also get the bus straight to Padstow from Newquay.
Newquay – Truro
It may be a city but it is still Cornwall! Cornwall’s capital, Truro, is a laid-back city with cobbled streets, impressive cathedral and Georgian architecture with a good combination of high street and independent shops. From Truro, you could catch the train to Falmouth or the bus, and see this South Cornwall maritime town.
Plan your holiday in Cornwall by starting it off on the tracks
Hendra Holiday Park is well connected and the perfect place to stay after your railway adventure. There’s a mix of accommodation to choose from, including budget bolt holes, classic homes, luxury holiday homes and our very best Meadow Lodges. So check the train timetables and start planning your holiday journey to Cornwall today!
