Boswinger - Travel Info
How do you get to this Youth Hostel:
From A390 (St Austell) take B3273 towards Mevagissey. After 5 miles turn right at top of hill and follow signs for Gorran. After 4 miles fork right to Boswinger (follow brown tourist signs). Hostel is situated in Boswinger hamlet just below Seaview International campsite.
Bus information:
Hostel is an easy 1 mile (20mins) walk from nearest bus stop at Gorran Churchtown. Western Greyhound service 526 runs from St Austell to Gorran Haven 6 times (5 on Sunday). This service connects with a service to Eden Project in St Austell.
Don’t want to walk? Arrive on a Wednesday or Friday, and the Gorran Community Bus will collect you in St Austell and drop you at the hostel door. Reservations essential. Timetables and booking information available from http://www.gorranbus.freeuk.com/.
Bus timetables and journey planning for all buses and trains in Cornwall are available from www.travelinesw.com.
Train information:
St Austell 10 miles. Take Western Greyhound bus service 526 to Gorran Churchtown then 1 mile walk to hostel.
Taxis are available at St Austell railway station. Pre book Star Cars on 01726 66636 or A2B Taxis on 01726 66600 for a discount. The journey to the hostel takes around 25 minutes.
Ferry information:
Brittany Ferries (Plymouth) 40 miles. From ferryport take A38 to Dobwalls (direction Bodmin) then A390 to St Austell.
National Express:
St Austell 10 miles
Tourist Office:
Located in Mevagissey. Telephone 01726 844440
Other Youth Hostels nearby:
Golant 17 Miles
Perranporth 25 Miles
Treyarnon 28 Miles
Ordnance Survey Map Number: 105 - Ordnance Survey Maps are available to hire or buy at reception
Grid Reference: SW991411