How to get to the Eden Project

This page features everything you need to know to find us: directions; map; road maps - even cycle routes! We accept that in a rural area like Cornwall it is not always easy, but please help to reduce congestion and your carbon footprint by walking, cycling or using public transport whenever you can.

Walking

For routes to Eden walkers can follow the Clay Trails cycle routes. There are also combined footpath and road routes from Luxulyan (see link below), Par and St Austell which all have rail links. See local map OS Explorer 107.

There is a reduced price admission for cyclists and walkers, and you can use our fast track admission desk. Please let our admission staff know if you walked or cycled. (Please note: you will need to buy your tickets on the door, cyclists and walkers can't buy tickets in advance).

Cycling

The Clay Trails cycle routes come to Eden from Bugle (4 miles) and Wheal Martin (5 miles), and along the way you can see some of Cornwall’s mining heritage and enjoy some spectacular views.

You can access these trails from the National Cycle Network route 3, which runs through Bodmin and St Austell.

The roads from Par, Luxulyan (see link below) and Bugle (all have rail stations) are rural or B roads and with care you can choose a route using scenic, quiet country lanes. See local map OS Explorer 107.

More information

Download the Clay Trails cycle routes PDF

Download walking & cycling routes from Luxulyan

Download Luxulyan to Eden rail walk/cycle leaflet

Visit the Clay Trails website

Visit Sustrans website or call 0845 113 0065

By bus

Save money when you purchase a combined bus and Eden admission ticket on any of these buses....

(Ticket must be purchased on the bus at the start of your journey)

Western Greyhound bus

First bus

Buses that run regularly to Eden from St Austell Station

First 101

Western Greyhound 527

Buses that run to Eden from Newquay hourly throughout the year

Western Greyhound 527

Buses that run from from Lostwithiel to Stenalees via St Austell and Luxulyan station

Western Greyhound 523

This bus will drop you off near our North gate (a walk of about half a mile to the nearest car park served by a park-and-ride bus) or our East gate (about ½ mile from our visitor centre).

Bus timetables and routes

First Bus (Phone 0845 600 1420)

Western Greyhound (Phone 01637 871871)

Traveline (Phone 0871 2002233)

By train

You can purchase an all-inclusive package (rail travel to St. Austell, bus transfer and discounted admission to Eden) at any rail outlet. For further information go to www.nationalrail.co.uk or call (08457) 484950. T

The main line runs from London Paddington to Penzance, with additional services from Aberdeen, via Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and many other stops in between. The Par to Newquay branch line is a particularly beautiful journey, passing through the spectacular Luxulyan valley and across Goss Moor to reach Newquay. Coming from Newquay, get off at Bugle for a cycleway to Eden (4 miles) Luxulyan for a footpath/B road walk to Eden (2.5 miles) or Par to cycle or walk (3 miles).

By Car

The Eden Project is well signposted from both the A30 from Exeter and the A391/390 from Plymouth.

Visitors from outside the county can take the M5 southbound, to Exeter, where the motorway splits. Take the A30 and continue until you reach the Innis Downs junction (A 391) from which Eden is well signposted. There is ample parking at Eden and a park & ride service operates from the outer car parks.

Car share

If you are willing to share your journey you might try www.carsharecornwall.com to look for a suitable match or add your own journey

Postal address

Our postal address is: Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall, PL24 2SG..

By Air

The nearest airport is Newquay, served by flights from destinations including London, Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin and some European cities. Visit Newquay Airport website or ring 01637 860600 for more information. From the airport you can get the Western Greyhound bus 521 to St Austell. If you need a taxi we recommend biotravel on 01637 880006 or you can book online.

There are Tourist Information Centre’s in most towns in the county...

Fowey (01726 833 847)

Bodmin (01208 76616)

Lostwithiel (01208 872 207)

Mevagissey (01726 844 857)

St Austell (01726 879 500)

Newquay (01637 854 020)