Exeter to Penzance | The South West's BEAUTIFUL main line
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- I've got to be in Penzance this afternoon, so I've got an excuse to go down the wonderful South West main line through Devon and Cornwall. Wherever you look on this trip, there's lovely views, many of them across water. I feel very lucky to have this lovely line on my doorstep!
Departure: Topsham, England, UK
Destination: Penzance, England, UK
Cost: 1st Class advance single (Exeter to Penzance) with 1/3 railcard discount: £28.70 / €33,50
Date of Travel: May 2023
Operator: Great Western Railway
Motive power: Class 166 DMU and Class 802 bi-mode multiple unit
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A kiwi here. We are looking at touring through this part of England in 2025 and really enjoyed your video. On the bucket list!
@@Robomo7a you are very welcome. I have a few more from around Devon and Cornwall.
The sleeper from Penzance to London is great. You get access to the first class lounge at Paddington for some food and a shower in the morning. Great way to end the holiday is you are flying out later from Heathrow!
Thanks so much for watching 👍
A brilliant video. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
You are very welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 👍
Your videos are absolutely very beautiful. I am following to your videos. 👍
@@trailwayt9H337 thanks! That's great to hear. And thanks for watching them all 👍
Thanks everso for sharing your trip, Mr. Hoover, it was glorious. And free cake!
Must say Topsham looks jolly nice. "We want... a shrubbery!" (Monty Python)
Free cake indeed! And yes, The Shrubbery is one of those daft UK street names you bump into round the place. I'd forgotten the Monty Python reference 👍
Great video of a marvellous trip, as you say wonderful views all the way and decent weather too!
Thanks. Yes it was lovely. Tomorrow you get Paul and I walking in beautiful Penwith as a bonus.
Cracking Video, love your trips!!
Thanks. I really appreciate the kind comment. Thanks for watching 👍
Thoroughly enjoyed your video, thank you so much - wonderful to see this part of the world again - I was born and raised in Exmouth and in the mid 60’s used to take the train into Exeter Central for work. I’ve lived overseas since 1969 and visit Devon as often as I can but for a few years now. I’ve taken the Exeter to Penzance train, years ago and it’s just so lovely to see beautiful Devon again through your lens. Thanks again and take care. With kind wishes from a Devonian gal in Kansas 🇺🇸🇬🇧
What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for that. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. I've just today ridden the open top summer bus round Exmouth and I was thinking I might ride it again do a little video of it... I shall do it for you 👍
Thanks mate for a beautiful video! I only got to see a small part of that lovely southwest once when in the MN, way back in the late 50s. Never forgotten! Cheers from Oz.
Thanks Jim- hope you enjoy the Monday (but might be Tuesday for you) bonus which features a guest star and more Cornwall scenery. 😁
Another 1st Class Trip report Johnny. You are so lucky to be living in Topsham as it's a lovely town and my visit there in 2019 was great. I would agree with you about Devon and Cornwall scenery, it is stunning. Looking forward to your next video.😀
Thanks! I do feel lucky to be living where I do. There's more Cornish scenery on Mondays upcoming bonus vid 😃
Lovely journey Johnny, thanks for sharing. GWR isn't well known to me but whenever I've used it, it's been a good product. I really like their livery.
Thank you ❤️
Wrt to livery then it is def about personal taste. But I agree that GWR has said "less is more" and stuck with a plainer green that reflects the history of the old GWR and speaks to the customers about a long heritage.
Great video. Never tire of travelling this line. You can stay in converted rail carriages at St Germans. I recommend the Old Luggage Van for trackside views.
Yes, I have looked into staying at St Germans in the railway carriages before. Might have another look. Good reminder.
Thanks for watching another. It is much appreciated 👍
Great video as always! I did Penzance-Reading in first class in last year's rail sale as it only cost £33. Such a beautiful journey
Yes. It really is a stunner and I'm lucky to have it on my back doorstep.
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Excellent weather and excellent views!
I like when the train goes slower because I have a chance to see more 🤗
Greatings from Hull 😁
I know what you mean. Just wish I'd given the window a wipe outside before we set off!
Another great video. What beautiful views! Just have to mention, we really enjoy that you share a map of your route on every video. Not many vloggers we follow do this and as old school travellers, we love a map. :) Have a great week! -- Sandi & Greg H
Thank you! The reason the map is there, in that style, is because I too am an oldie that says "so me a proper map" so I'm right with you both on that one.
Hope you enjoy today's new video. There is a slightly more rough and ready (but very personable) live bit of map drawing in it!
Thank you very much for the video...
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching 👍
Great video, Johnny! How did the 1st class sear compare with the slightly uncomfortable standard class seating?! Price seems reasonable with railcard discount, even if you did have to book well in advance…now I know these ret of how to blag for more freebie snacks!!😊
1st class seats are the same as on LNER are are certainly acceptable for a first class product without being "knock it out the park stunning".
And yes, you are welcome to try the "going on a long walk" line for extra snacks. Mind you, as Monday's vid will show, I DID go on a long walk!
Excellent video
You should take the train to Loose next time
So many lovely branch lines among this route
Always enjoying your vlogs even if I am from Scandinavia
Ah yes. I have travelled the branches of Devon and Cornwall before, but only two are on the channel. There is a plan to do more, so I will definitely be going back to Looe with my camera.
And greetings from the UK ❤️
@@JohnnyHooverTravels
Sounds excellent
Looking forward to that
The interior seating seems to be identical layout except the colours from LNER First Class, ironically as I travelled Inverness to Edinburgh and back to Inverness First Class just yesterday! Though LNER catering absolutely superb by comparison to what you got. On the way down I got a hot breakfast along with various snacks all served on real plates with real cutlery, loads of cold drinks as well as teas and coffee served in a real mug. Same in return except it was a superb hot meal and dessert. Superb value and lots of stewards constantly looking after you throughout the journey. Was shocked seeing your cheap looking disposable cup of tea by comparison. The journey you had was fantastic for scenery and again on my bucket list (in fact may happen very soon)
Yes. It is identical to LNER, except minus the onboard free catering... so it doesn't really feel as nice in GWR.
Thanks for watching and I hope you get as lovely a day as me for the journey. 👍
Very well presented and filmed. Did it stop at Par ?
Yes it did. but I didn't get that on video.
Thanks for watching!
I did a Taunton Truro return today. I agree about the views, and also the engineering of the line. The terrain in Cornwall is not easy and the route into Truro is truly impressive. Sadly GWR was not impressive. No refreshments on the outward leg--except that the TM, after Plymouth, took pity on his two first class customers and produced coffee and biscuits. On the return trip the 9 car train was replaced by a 5 car unit. No reservations and warnings of overcrowding were given us on the platform at Truro. Good views but don't expect much from GWR.
Yes it is a shame that they offer so little for 1st class, even tho the price difference is the same as with Avanti and LNER where you get loads. Maybe GWR should think about calling it std premier and bringing the prices closer
GWR should replace their older trains and probably would get new trains such as the Stadler Flirt Diesel Class 2xx or Bi-Mode Class 7xx that would be used in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset and West of England. I have been to Cornwall and it is very nice.
Down to money I suspect and availability.
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I can't imagine there would be many complaints if that train went slower.
Oh I dunno. People in Penzance that have to travel regularly do get a bit miffed at the slow speeds of the service once it gets into Cornwall.
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The locals call it Topsham not Topsham
haha. All the locals that live round me call it Topsham. 😉
Those 800s First Great Western Have Are a Useless Piece of Crap I Think They Should Axe Them Because The Seats Are Awful The Interior Overall Is Worn Out and Dirty These Trains Have Poor Bulid Quality This Train Has Had Engine Failures and Cracks Were Found In The Yaw Damper Areas and The Livery They Use Is Bland and Boring
Well, yes. They are definitely unpopular. That's for sure.
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@@JohnnyHooverTravels and Also What's Worse About The IETs Is That First Great Western Have Started Using Them For Something They Were Never Designed For and That's On Regional Services Between Cardiff Central and Penzance Replacing Castle HSTs Class 150s 158s 165s and 166s On The Route
They are perfectly fine trains and seats can be replaced eventually. Why do you use so many capital letters. And what up with that username of yours
@@MrJimheeren Well The Reason I've Used Caps Over The Years Is Because I've Had Autism and Also My Parents Have Told Me To Use Caps At Start of All Words I Put Up Online