Visiting Cornwall

Driving directions to Cornwall:

1. From London, take the M4 westbound towards Bristol, then follow the M5 southbound towards Exeter. From there, take the A30 towards Cornwall.
2. From Manchester, take the M6 southbound towards Birmingham. From there, take the M5 southbound towards Exeter and then the A30 towards Cornwall.
3. From Bristol, take the M5 southbound towards Exeter. From there, take the A30 towards Cornwall.

Rail directions to Cornwall:

1. From London, take the Paddington Station mainline service towards Penzance. The journey takes around 5 hours.
2. From Birmingham, take the New Street Station mainline service towards Penzance. The journey takes around 6 hours.
3. From Manchester, take the Piccadilly Station mainline service towards Penzance. The journey takes around 7 hours.

If you're already in Cornwall, some nearby landmarks and towns worth visiting include:

• St Ives - a picturesque fishing village with narrow streets and white sandy beaches.
• Lands End - the most westerly point of mainland England.
• The Eden Project - a famous botanical garden with domes that house thousands of plant species.
• The Lost Gardens of Heligan - another stunning botanical garden with exotic plants and sculptures.

The closest airport to Cornwall is Newquay Airport, which is located about 20 miles away. To get to Cornwall from Newquay Airport, you can take a taxi, bus or hire a car. Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminal and usually cost about £30-£40. You can take the bus from the airport to Newquay station and then take a train to Cornwall. Alternatively, you can hire a car at the airport and drive to Cornwall. The journey will take you about 45 minutes, but the scenery is beautiful, so it's well worth it!