Shuttles to the start lines
Transport will be provided for all runners to the start line :
Arc 100M : Coaches to the start are mandatory. Departing from Perranporth Airfield. NO SPECTATING AT THE START LINE.
Arc 100K : Coaches to the start are available and advised. Departing from Perranporth Airfield.
Arc 50K : Coaches to the start are available and advised. Departing from Perranporth Airfield.
Arc 20K : Start and finish at Perranporth Airfield.
All runners using coaches are required to arrive early before the shuttle leaves. These will leave the Ultra-Trail Village 3 to 4 hours before the start of the race.
if you are travelling by car
Perranporth is easily accessible by road, with the town located just off the A3075, which connects with the A30.
If you are driving to the event, please follow the event-specific parking and traffic information provided ahead of race weekend. Parking arrangements may vary depending on your race and arrival time.
We recommend car sharing where possible to help reduce traffic and the number of vehicles travelling to the event.
If you are travelling by public transport
By bus: Local bus services connect Perranporth with nearby towns and destinations including Newquay, Truro and Redruth.
Bus services can be a useful option for travelling around Cornwall without a car, but services may be less frequent at weekends and journey times can vary. Check the latest timetables before travelling and allow plenty of time to reach the event.
By train: The nearest railway stations to Perranporth are Newquay and Truro.
Truro is the main rail hub for Cornwall, with regular services from London Paddington, Exeter, Plymouth and other locations across the UK. From Truro, you can continue to Perranporth by bus or taxi.
Newquay is the closest railway station to Perranporth and has direct services to and from London Paddington on selected services, as well as connections to other destinations in Cornwall. From Newquay station, Perranporth is around 8 miles away and can be reached by bus or taxi.
If travelling by train, we recommend checking the latest timetables and booking in advance where possible, particularly for travel during the event weekend.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING BY BOAT:
If you are travelling to Cornwall by ferry, Plymouth is the closest major ferry port to Perranporth. Ferries operate between Plymouth and France and Spain, with onward travel to Perranporth by car or public transport.
From Plymouth, Perranporth is around 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. If travelling by public transport, you can take a train from Plymouth towards Cornwall and continue your journey by bus or taxi.
If you are travelling by plane:
The nearest airport to the Ultra-Trail Village in Perranporth is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY). Newquay Airport has direct flights from a number of UK airports, including London Gatwick, London Stansted and Manchester, as well as international destinations.
From Newquay Airport, Perranporth is around 20–25 minutes by car or taxi. Public transport is also available, with bus services connecting the airport with Newquay and onwards to Perranporth.
Bristol Airport (BRS) is another option, with a wider range of direct flights from across the UK and Europe. Bristol Airport is around 120 miles from Perranporth, with car hire and public transport connections available. If travelling by public transport, the A1 Airport Flyer connects Bristol Airport with Bristol Temple Meads, where you can connect to rail services towards Cornwall.
