St Austell is our nearest railway station and is only 5 miles from the gardens.
There is a TIC office conveniently located within the station, who can advise you on bus links to the gardens on arrival.
There is also a taxi rank immediately outside the station entrance.
For full timetable and other rail enquiries, please click here to visit National Rail Enquiries.
By Bus
First Bus and Transport for Cornwall both provide bus services to The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Visitors can join these services from St Austell station. Our bus stop is conveniently situated inside the Heligan car park.
By Air
Newquay Airport is our closest airport and is only 20 miles from The Lost Gardens.
Flights arrive weekly from Gatwick, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Isles of Scilly and Dusseldorf, making this a very easy and convenient travel option.
For flight times and schedules, visit the Newquay Airport website.
By Sea
A seasonal ferry service operates between the local ports of Fowey and Mevagissey (our nearest harbour) and is only approximately 30 mins (1.5 miles) walk from Heligan. Ask the ferry crew for a map to assist you in reaching the gardens. Please show your ferry ticket at our Ticket Office to receive a small discount on your Garden Admission.
For details of ferry times, visit the Mevagissey Ferries website.