Cornwall

Explore Cornwall the slow way, 4 bus routes and 3 rail routes, plus attractions worth the detour.

7 journeys·56 attractions·3 operators

🚌 Bus journeys

4 bus routes through Cornwall

Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.

🚂 Rail journeys

3 rail routes in Cornwall

Heritage steam, mainline scenic lines and everything in between.

🥾 Walking routes13 in Cornwall

Stretch your legs between journeys

Real routes with maps and GPX downloads, most reachable car-free.

See all 13 walking routes

📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss

What every visitor to Cornwall should put on their list

Attraction

St Michael’s Mount

Tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church off the Cornish coast.

CoastalHistory & HeritageMajor Landmarks
Attraction

The seaside town of Penzance

City & CultureCoastalHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Surfing in Sennon

CoastalFamily FriendlySport
Attraction

Geevor Tin Mine

CoastalHistory & HeritageMuseums
Attraction

Land's End

CoastalCountrysideFamily Friendly
Attraction

Hayle

Hayle is a picturesque town on the north coast of Cornwall, offering beautiful sandy beaches, an abundance of…

CoastalFamily FriendlyHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Portreath

Portreath is a picturesque coastal village in Cornwall, known for its sandy beach, scenic harbor…

CoastalFamily FriendlyFood and drink
Attraction

Carbis Bay

Carbis Bay in Cornwall is a picturesque coastal retreat, known for its pristine sandy beaches, azure waters…

CoastalFamily FriendlyWalking and Hiking
Attraction

Helston Museum

The Helston Museum is a fascinating local museum that showcases the history and heritage of Helston and the…

Family FriendlyHistory & HeritageMuseums
Attraction

Lizard Peninsula

The Lizard Peninsula on the southernmost tip of mainland Britain is a stunning area with diverse wildlife…

CoastalCountrysideFamily Friendly
Attraction

Mullion

Mullion is a picturesque village located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, known for its stunning…

CoastalCountrysideFood and drink
Attraction

Poldhu Cove

Poldhu Cove is a stunning beach located on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, known for its pristine…

CoastalCountrysideFamily Friendly

ℹ Know before you go

Cornwall at a glance

7
Scenic journeys
Bus + rail + ferry combined
4
Bus routes
3
Rail routes
56
Attractions
Curated by the Great Scenic Journeys team
13
Walking routes
With maps + GPX downloads
3
Operators
Bus + rail companies serving the region

🚍 Operators here

3 transport operators serve Cornwall

The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.

Adventures By Bus4 routes here
Great Western Railway2 routes here
Cross Country Trains1 route here

Pair with a neighbouring region

1 region borders Cornwall, most are reachable by bus or rail.

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