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Airport Newquay
Ferry Plymouth 120.00 km
Train station St Ives 1.00 km
Car Car not necessary

How to get there

Driftwood porthmeor is located in Ayr, adjacent to the playing field/playground. 5 minutes walk up hill from The Tate Gallery and Porthmeor Beach. 10 minutes walk from St Ives Train Station regular trains to London and around the UK.

By Road: From Exeter you can choose from two major holiday routes to St Ives, the A30 and the A38. The A30 will lead you across Bodmin Moor, and by taking the A38 route you will enter Cornwall across the Tamar Bridge in Plymouth. The roads are mainly dual carriageways. Approximate driving time from Exeter is 1.5-2 hours By Rail: There is a good service from most major cities. For St. Ives you will disembark just before the train goes on to Penzance, at St. Erth Station and from there take the St. Ives Branch Line which takes you approximately 15 minutes along magnificent coastline to enter St.Ives. By Air:Newquay Airport is just less than an Hour from St.Ives, The airport website provides more information about their facilities, parking, car hire and how to get there. Further detailed directions and car parking locations can be provided by the owner at time of booking.

Activities near Porthmeor

Sports Golf course on site or within 15 min walk, Tennis in town, Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing
Great for Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips

Getting around

There is lots to see in and explore in St Ives. Best to leave your car parked and explore by foot. There is a bus stop just down the road by the playing field. St Ives Bay Branchline: A scenic 12 minute train journey with spectacular views. You can join the branchline at St Erth, Carbis Bay and St Ives or from the park and ride from Lelant Saltings. Buses From St Ives, there is a regular bus service that takes you to Carbis Bay, Lelant, Penzance, Hayle and Truro. During the summer months there are further bus connections that allow you to travel to Lands End, Geevor Tin Mine, Zennor. Taxi's and Private Hire Cars: For taxi's please visit the taxi rank outside the Royal Cinema, Dove Street