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Transport Guide for those visiting the County of Cornwall

 
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  Air Bus & Coach Ferries  
 Trains Car Hire, Taxis, Guided Tours & Other Information Petrol & Diesel Prices  


  Air

Newquay Cornwall Airport is the largest commercial airport in the county.
Flybe, Skybus, Lufthansa, EasyJet (from June 2013) and BMI Baby all operate services out of Newquay Cornwall Airport to a total of 14 destinations in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Spain.

bmibaby Between East Midlands and Newquay
Tel: 0871 224 0224
 
     
Flybe from Newquay to Aberdeen (via Gatwick), Belfast, Dusseldorf, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness (via Manchester), Isle of Man, London (Gatwick), Manchester, Nantes (via Gatwick), Newcastle, Norwich, Paris (via Manchester), Stornoway (via Gatwick & Inverness) and Sumbergh (via Edinburgh)(
Tel: 0871 700 2000
 
     
  EasyJet fly between Newquay and Liverpool on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (from 5th July 2013) as well as between Newquay and London Southend on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (from 20th June 2013).  
     
Lufthansa between Düssledorf and Newquay
Tel:0871 945 9747
 
     
Skybus from Newquay to the Isles of Scilly
Tel: 0845 710 5555
 
     
  Penzance Heliport is located at Eastern Green, just off the main A30 to the east of Penzance. Commercial flights to and from St Marys and Tresco, Isles of Scilly only.
Tel: 01736 364 296
 
     
  British International Helicopters from Penzance Heliport to the Isles of Scilly. Penzance Heliport, Eastern Green, Penzance
Tel 01736 364296
 
     
  Lands End Airport is located on the B3306 road between Lands End and St Just, one mile from the main A30 to the north of Lands End. Commercial flights to and from St Marys, Isles of Scilly.
Tel: 01736 788 771
 
     
  Isles of Scilly Travel - Skybus from Land's End, Newquay, Exeter and Bristol to St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Isles of Scilly Travel, Quay Street, Penzance TR18 4BZ
Tel 0845 710 5555
 
     
  Bristol Airport guide Air Southwest fly between Bristol and Newquay  
     
   
   
  Bus & Coach


 
A Line Travel, Chapel Cottage, St John, Torpoint PL11 3AW
Tel: 01752 822740
K T & M Baker, The Garage, Duloe, Liskeard PL14 4PL
Tel: 01503 262359
D.A.C. Coaches, Rylands Garage, St Ann’s Chapel, Gunnislake PL18 9HW
Tel: 01822 834571
East Lizard Dial a Ride, West Cornwall Community Wheels, Unit 4, Foundry Square, Hayle TR2 4HH
Tel: 01736 757364
ERH Roadcar, Higher St Lukes, Bolventor, Launceston PL15 7TP
Tel: 01566 86501
First Devon and Cornwall, The Ride, Chelson Meadow, Plymouth PL9 7JT
Tel: 0845 600 1420
Gorranbus
Tel/Fax: 01726 844497
Email:
National Express for coach travel throughout the country.
Group Travel, Dunmere Road Garage, Bodmin PL31 2QN
Tel: 01208 77989
Hookways Jennings, Lansdown Road, Bude EX23 8BN
Tel: 01288 352359
Hopleys Coaches, Gover Farm, Mount Hawke, Truro TR4 8BH
Tel: 01872 553786
LAU, The Orchard, Market St, Launceston
Tel: 01566 777960
Lanteglos Community Bus, Townsend House, Polruan, Fowey PL23 1QH
Tel: 01726 870669
Looe Shuttle, 35 Treheath Road, Dobwalls, Liskeard
Tel: 01579 320787
Maker with Rame Community Bus, The Secretary, The Hobbit, 17 The Square, Cawsand, Torpoint PL10 1PN
Tel: 01752 822085
O.T.S., The OTS Office, 48 Fore Street, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 5AB
Tel: 01326 340703
Fax: 01326 340404
Email:
Roselyn Coaches, Middelway Garage, St Balzey Road, Par PL24 2JA
Tel: 01726 813737
Fax: 01726 813739
St Ives Bus Company, 4 Rosewall Terrace, St Ives TR26 1ER
Tel: 01736 798837
Stagecoach, Head Office, Belgrave Road, Exeter EX1 2LB
Tel: 01392 427711
Summercourt Travel, The Old Coach Garage, St Austell Street, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5DR
Tel: 01726 861108
Truro Minibus and Primrose Coaches, Godolphin Moor, Townsend, Hayle TR27 6AS
Tel: : 01736 851073
Fax: 01736 851240
Email:
Truronian Coaches, Cornwall's very own Award Winning Bus and Coach Company 24 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2LS
Tel: 01872 273453
Fax: 01872 222522
Travel 4000, 4 Atlantic Terrace, Camborne TR14 7AW
Tel: 01209 719961
Webbers Coaches, Spring Park Workshop, Roseland Road, Callywith Road, Bodmin PL31 2DZ
Tel: 01208 74711
Western Greyhound, Western House, St Austell Street, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5DR
Tel: 01637 871 871
Williams Travel, Dolcoath Industrial Park, Dolcoath Road, Camborne TR14 8RU
Tel: 01209 717152
Yeo's Contracts, 44 Eastcliffe Road, Par, St Austell, PL24 2SQ
Tel: 01726 816961
  Ferries
Isles of Scilly Travel -Scillonian from Penzance to St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Isles of Scilly Travel, Quay Street, Penzance TR18 4BZ
Tel 0845 710 5555

King Harry Ferry across the River Fal at Feock. Open all year (except Christmas Day). King Harry Steam Ferry Company Ltd, Feock, Near Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QJ
Tel 01872 862312

Falmouth Park & Float/Ride What better way to arrive at the world's third largest natural harbour than in a classic wooden ferry? Take a leisurely 20-minute trip down the Penryn River from the 450-space car park on the outskirts of Falmouth. Alternatively, there is a free bus service to the Prince of Wales Pier.

Fowey - Mevagissey Passenger Ferry Operates 7 days a week between May and September. From Whitehouse Quay, Fowey and Lighthouse Quay, Mevagissey.
Telephone the boat on 07977 - 203394 (mobile number)


The Garden Ferry Service is aimed at taking traffic off the roads and giving visitors to the two internationally known gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan an alternative mode of transport and an enjoyable time out for the family.
The large catamaran ferry picks up and drops off passengers from Helford Village, Helford Passage, The Trebah garden beach and Glendurgan garden beach at Durgan.
Passengers are also collected from the Budock Vean Hotel. The service runs to the hotel by request, four times per day, tide permitting. If you are a resident of the Hotel please contact reception for details of the timetable.
Tel: 01326 250770
Email:

The Helford Ferry The ferry connecting the North and South banks of the Helford River has been running continuously since the Middle Ages. The ferry operates from April 1st or Good Friday, to October 31st operating an hourly service from 9.00 to 5.00 in April and May, September and October. This service is extended in June, July and August to an on demand service.
Tel: 01326 250770
Email:

St Mawes Ferry Company operate a passenger ferry between St Mawes and Falmouth all year round. Tel: 01872 861910

Torpoint Ferries operate between Torpoint in Cornwall and Plymouth in Devon.

 
  Trains
Virgin Trains - VT1 (to the North West) and VT4 (To the North East) serve Cornwall

First Great Western - London Paddington to Penzance

Wessex Trains connecting Cornwall with South Wales and the South Coast as far as Brighton. Also covers the Cornish branch lines.


My train ticket
provides rail journey planning and is an online impartial retailer that sells train tickets for all UK train companies to all National Rail destinations, London Underground stations and over 275 Plusbus locations. By booking ahead customers can usually make a saving (on certain routes up to 80%) compared to buying the ticket at the station on day of departure. We also have an exclusive arrangement with Airmiles and customers purchasing train tickets can also redeem Airmiles.


 
  Other


AA Travel & Leisure provides route planning, weather and traffic guides.
 
A & J Travel, St Austell
Tel: 01726 815243
Ajax Taxis, St Austell
Tel: 01726 68666
Alan's Taxis, St Austell
Tel: 01726 815212
Cab Tours (Bob Ellis) When you want to be met at the airport, station, heliport or dockside, please ring the mobile number as soon as you arrive and your driver will meet you at the appropriate exit.
Mobile: 07769 731263
Email:
Central Cabs, St Stephen, St Austell
Tel: 01726 821111
Email:
Coast & Country Tours, 2 Basset Place, Falmouth TR11 2SS
(Tel: 01326 211889 Mobile: 07773 216005 Fax: 01326 211576 Email: enquiries@coast-country-tours.co.uk)
Compass Carriage Company, 8 Marlborough Way, Sticker, St Austell
Tel: 01726 74800
Mobile: 07836 333873
Fax: 01726 74008
Email:
D & V Private Hire (St Austell) Tel: 01726 70755
Email:
Frixo Road Traffic Reports On-line traffic news.
Frixo provides current Road Traffic Reports. It's a free service aimed at giving you live traffic news and information. Frixo specialises in traffic news and reports making it easy to use whether you're about to make a journey or out and about using their PDA and mobile phone services.
Keep Moving UK Road Traffic Info
Details of possible delays on motorways and major A roads, free text alerts and petrol price info.
Orange Cars (St Austell) Tel: 01726 814439
OTS Minibus and Coach Hire (Liz & Steve Moore), Fore Street, Constantine, Near Falmouth TR11 5AB
Tel: 01326 340703
Fax 01326 340703
Email:
National Express Coaches from all over Britain to over 50 locations in Cornwall.
North Cornwall Taxis Taxi service to and from all regional airports including Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Newquay, and rail networks including Bodmin Parkway to destinations across North Cornwall.
Tel: 07771 882 374
Email:
Speed and Red Light Cameras in Cornwall and Devon - there is a website run by Devon & Cornwall Safety Camera Partnership showing the positions of static and red light cameras along with the locations of mobile speed cameras.
St Austell Taxis
Tel: 01726 66999
Spot On Taxis (St Austell)
Tel: 01726 77877
Star Taxis (St Auatell)
Tel: 01726 66636
Truronian City Taxis have brand new 7 seater Eurocabs, fully accessible by wheelchairs. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Telephone Free on 0800 318708
Western Greyhound for local bus services and tours of Cornwall.
Email:
Yeo's Taxis (St Austell)
Tel: 01726 814095
 
 
  Find the Lowest Petrol and Diesel Prices in Cornwall

This is a tool to allow drivers to find current prices of fuel at supermarkets and filling stations near the following Cornish towns:
Bodmin Bude Camborne
Camelford Falmouth Fowey
Hayle Helston Lands End
Launceston Liskeard Lizard
Looe Newquay Padstow
Penzance Perranporth Redruth
Saltash St Austell St Ives
Torpoint Truro Wadebridge

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