Travelling by train to Cornwall and Devon and within the region is easy with regular national and local services.
If you intend visiting Britain by train, consider purchasing a 'Britrail' pass from your local travel agent before you depart, (it is not possible to purchase this in Britain). The pass entitles you to unlimited travel in Britain for a specified number of days.
www.britrail.com Eurotunnel operate a service from Calais/Coquelles to Folkstone where you can bring your car with you. Eurostar is the passenger-only train service, travelling between London (Waterloo) and Paris in 3 hours, and London (Waterloo) and Brussels in 2 hours 40 minutes, via the Channel Tunnel.
www.eurotunnel.com There are also stops at Lille, Calais and Ashford.
www.eurostar.com Onward, fast and frequent high-speed trains run from London (Paddington) to Tiverton Parkway, Exeter, Totnes, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Truro and Penzance.
The fastest service from London (Paddington) to Exeter takes just 2 hours. There is also a service from London (Waterloo) to Exeter, and an Express Link into London from Heathrow Airport. The sleeper service from London (Waterloo) to Penzance calls at Exeter and Plymouth and key stations in Cornwall.
For information on rail travel while you are in Britain, contact the Trainline on 08457 484950 or click on the link
www.nationalrail.co.uk 
