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Getting Around

By Car

Car hire is available from all the major car rental companies both at Bristol airport and all the other UK International airports. Ask your South West England Specialist travel agent about Autoeurope and 1car1, both of whom organise car hire in the UK.

By Train

If you're travelling to the South West from London, you may like to consider taking the train, especially if you are combining your trip with a few days in London. Trains run frequently from London's Paddington, Euston, and Waterloo stations to destinations throughout South West England. Other UK destinations also serve the region well, so if you're staying elsewhere in the UK or simply flying into another UK airport, the rail network offers an excellent alternative to car hire.

When you're travelling around the region, why not take the train and see the region from the train. Many of the rail routes in South West England are extremely scenic so it's worth considering at least some rail travel for getting around. There are also local railways and steam train routes to be experienced.

Click here for suggested rail itineraries.

You can purchase rail tickets and Britrail passes of 3 days or more from your South West England Specialist travel agent.

By Air

If you're flying into London Gatwick, London Stansted, or Bristol, there are onward connections to destinations within South West England:

London Gatwick to Plymouth (Air South West) and Newquay (British Airways)

London Stansted to Newquay (Ryanair)

Bristol to Plymouth and Newquay (Air South West)

It is also possible to fly from other UK destinations to Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Bournemouth, and Newquay.

Ask your South West England Specialist travel agent for more details on internal UK flights .