Fastest way from London to Bodmin: Flight, about 1h 15min (from €19). Cheapest: Coach, from €18 (about 6h 40min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 5, 2026): National Express; main departure point: Victoria Bus Station.
Distance: 342 km. Data updated on .
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📍London Victoria Coach Station, on Buckingham Palace Road, is the main departure point for National Express and FlixBus services to Cornwall. It has a ticket hall, waiting areas, toilets, luggage storage nearby and gate boarding. Bodmin has no airport; flights go via Newquay.
🚇Victoria Coach Station is a 5-minute walk from Victoria rail and Tube station (District, Circle, Victoria lines), reachable from central London in 10–25 minutes by Tube for about £2.80–£3.50. Buses 11, 24 and C1 also serve the area. For flights, Heathrow Express costs about £25.
⏰Coaches to Bodmin or nearby Bodmin Parkway run several times daily, typically from early morning to evening, taking around 6–7 hours. Flights London–Newquay operate daily, about 1 hour. Check current timetables.
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
MUST-SEE
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Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway
Cornwall's only standard-gauge heritage steam railway, running from Bodmin General through wooded valleys to Boscarne Junction and Bodmin Parkway. Trains run mainly from spring to autumn, with winter special events. Day rover tickets cost around 18€. Check the online timetable, as services vary by day.
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Bodmin Jail Historic Visit
This Georgian prison from 1779 held Cornish criminals and Crown Jewels during the First World War. Explore the cells, the execution pit and the atmospheric ruined wing on a guided or self-led visit. Tickets start around 17€. Book online in advance for evening ghost tours, which sell out regularly.
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Walking on Bodmin Moor
Bodmin Moor is a wild granite upland with tors, standing stones and wild ponies. Brown Willy, Cornwall's highest point at 420 m, is a rewarding half-day walk from Fernacre or Rough Tor car park, which is free. Bring waterproofs and a map, as mist falls quickly and phone signal is patchy.
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Lanhydrock House and Gardens
A Victorian country house just outside Bodmin, rebuilt after an 1881 fire, with a remarkable servants' quarters and kitchens. The wooded gardens are best from March to May for camellias and magnolias. National Trust entry is around 22€, free for members. Arrive early at weekends, as parking fills quickly.
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Camel Trail Cycling Route
This flat, traffic-free path follows a former railway line along the River Camel, starting near Boscarne close to Bodmin and continuing to Wadebridge and Padstow. Bike hire in Wadebridge costs around 18€ per day. Cycle the full 18 miles one way and return by bus or taxi, or turn back when tired.
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Screech Owl Sanctuary Visit
The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre is a small conservation site near Newquay, a short drive from Bodmin, housing owls, eagles and falcons. Flying displays are usually held in the afternoon in season. Entry is around 10€. Check the daily schedule on arrival and bring a camera for close-up photographs of the birds.
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Cornish Pasty Tasting in Town
Try a proper Cornish pasty from a local bakery on Fore Street: beef, swede, potato and onion in crimped pastry, still the region's classic lunch. Expect to pay around 4€ for one. Eat it warm and ask for a traditional recipe without carrot, which is not used in the authentic version.
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St Petroc's Church and Town Walk
St Petroc's is Cornwall's largest medieval parish church, built in the 15th century and holding the ivory reliquary casket of Saint Petroc. Entry is free, though donations are welcome. Combine it with a stroll through the old town centre and the nearby Bodmin Town Museum, usually open weekday mornings.
How long to visit Bodmin?
2 to 3 days
Bodmin works best as a 2-3 day base. Spend one day on Bodmin Moor (Brown Willy, Cheesewring, Hurlers stone circles) and Bodmin Jail, and another on the Camel Trail cycle path to Padstow or Wadebridge. With extra time, add Lanhydrock House, Pencarrow and the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. Rent a car or bring a bike: public transport on the moor is very limited.
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