Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bodmin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bodmin

With a population of 13,063, Bodmin is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bodmin to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bodmin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lanivet Inn (Truro Road) and St Tudy Inn (St Tudy Inn) are great picks.

When to visit Bodmin

Bodmin in June
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bodmin in June
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bodmin

Plane

When flying to Bodmin, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bodmin departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Bodmin, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bodmin to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Bodmin Parkway is the busiest station in Bodmin. Another popular train station is Bodmin Luxulyan, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bodmin is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 184 miles from Bodmin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bodmin using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bodmin takes 435 miles and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 475 miles. The most popular bus station is Bodmin Dennison Rd, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Bodmin. Bodmin Chy Trevail is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bodmin, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bodmin departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Bodmin, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bodmin to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Bodmin Parkway is the busiest station in Bodmin. Another popular train station is Bodmin Luxulyan, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bodmin is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 184 miles from Bodmin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bodmin using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Bodmin takes 435 miles and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 475 miles. The most popular bus station is Bodmin Dennison Rd, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Bodmin. Bodmin Chy Trevail is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Bodmin

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Bodmin

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (9 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bodmin

Most booked hotels in Bodmin

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Bodmin Jail Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£164+
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The Headland Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£208+
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Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Westberry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Bodmin

Hiring a car in Bodmin costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Bodmin.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bodmin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bodmin is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bodmin costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Bodmin.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bodmin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bodmin is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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