Travel to Cornwall by Train this Summer

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates frequent high-speed train services from London Paddington station, including the Night Riviera Sleeper service to St Erth. Additionally, direct trains run daily from Bristol and other locations via CrossCountry.

Once in Cornwall, you can take advantage of the excellent rail network for getting around the county, ideal for car-free breaks. 

Discover the best of South West Cornwall and unwind on one of the UK's most scenic rail journeys in St Ives, or visit the bustling city of Truro for a day of retail therapy. 

The Gannet is perfectly placed for exploring the nearby St Ives and stunning Carbis Bay Beach and Estate.

• When you travel by train you could save over 50% just by booking in advance.
• Travel off-peak.
• You can save a 1/3 with a railcard. A selection of railcards are available whether you are between 16 and 30 years of age (16 – 25, 26 – 30 Railcards), travelling with family and/or friends (Family and Friends Railcard), travelling in a pair (Two Together Railcard) or over 65 (Senior Railcard) and that’s not all of them.
• If you are travelling with children - Children aged five to fifteen inclusive get a 50% discount on most tickets. In addition, children under five can travel free with a fare paying customer.
• With Groupsave, if you are travelling in a group of between 3 and 9 adults, you can get a 1/3 off Standard Off-Peak tickets when travelling together on Great Western Railway.
• Whether you need to travel when it’s busy or you prefer to go when it’s quieter, our fixed-price Family Ticket offers great savings for up to 2 adults and 4 children.* It’s available on hundreds of GWR journeys across our network