London to Penzance, Cornwall by train, First class 4K

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Eurail/Interrail infos:
If you're booking your journey in advance then buy your tickets directly on thetrainline.com for example.
If you buy the pass and use it to make early reservations (as the eurail advises on their website) the overall cost of the pass+reservations will be more than buying tickets directly, plus, you will be treated as a suspect second class citizen with your reservation marked as "Must Show Pass". Another cons to Eurail/Interrail pass when making a reservation is that you have no way to choose your seat. I was always attributed the worst seats when I used it : usually in the 4-block seats facing strangers (often families with children).
If you try to use the pass few days earlier to your journey on high speed trains in Europe, well it says No Seats Available for pass holders. So in all cases the pass isn't worth it neither when booking early nor lately.
My advice is to book the tickets for all your journeys in advance while having a complete control on your attributed seats and saving money.
keywords: London, Cornwall, GWR,

[@luketrainspotteryt2007]

Can i give you a Huge hitachi tip.. especially appliant for GWR. It is well recommended you sit in the front set when using a 10 as Food and drink is always provided for the full duration of your Journey and usually not as many people cba to walk to the front with bags and suitcases so i always sit in the front from pad when on 1C96 or 1C98. Nice you got 1C72 shame you sat in the back the front set lead from exeter is a lovely person on the 1012 off exeter. But Great video seen a few of yours Pop up lately liked all of the ones ive seen! Definately do sit in the front and try reviewing penzance pad. I recommend 1A88 or 1A92 for penzance pad but if you dont have a reservation. Make sure you are there 20+ mins prior to departure to orginise yourself in a unreserved seat of which is L59 usually or L54, 55, 57, 58 Table for 4. Hope you are well.. 😊 😅😊

[@clarethomas6608]

I used to live in Cornwall and miss it terribly. I love that train journey. Thank you for posting.

[@MrTeeC]

I'm moving to Cornwall from overseas next month please can you advice on getting accommodation near school for my kid (5years old)

[@bec_beastgaming1996]

I wanted to move there !!!!😢

[@TotalDramaIslandTotalDramaAct]

And cross Country is now going to Newport

[@tangatoto362]

After a long 24 hour flight from Australia, this lovely journey would delivery me back to my family and “home” for a few weeks every year. Thank you for posting, a pleasure to see again.

[@vishalchandjain3090]

love the greenary of the country side. Calm and Beautiful. Thanks fr sharing.

[@mukeshvig174]

Anything with English countryside is worth every minute & beautiful.
Thanks

[@johngreene5660]

I live in the South West of Ireland which is a beautiful area, but have always been fascinated by the beautiful villages of Cornwall Devon and Somerset. It's on my bucket list to visit these villages. Jut wondering if the likes of GWR do a weekly ticket where you can hop on and off different routes at your leisure. Great video by the way. Thank you.

[@theobeaver]

Thanks for the helpful advice in the video description!

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip, next you should try the sleeper one on the same route. The train name is GWR Night Rivera

[@RonRicho]

Thanks for your very enjoyable video.

[@HumbertoMesa]

Thanks for the ride !!!

[@SilentTraveler1]

You're welcome

[@Chris_klez]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@VojtovySumavskeVlakyCZ]

Nice video like and subscribed from Czech Republic 🙂👍👍👍

[@rishiraj2571]

Excellent video👌

[@castawaybeachbungalows]

Thanks for enduring. It appears a lot less comfortable than the HST's I remember.
I was planning to use the trains when I return to the UK for a long holiday next year, however after seeing this I've decided to buy a car instead. Can sell again after the holiday, save heaps and I wont have to sit on an ironing board. Horrible colours too, my acid house daze are nearly over.

[@pensans1]

Was 4k the price of the ticket ?

[@manmeetsinghmahajan6183]

Excellent one 👌

[@SilentTraveler1]

Thank you

[@devonmatt7670]

Wow

[@soniauk4284]

Hi there, great video - off to Penzance in September. Is the first class worth it - do you get free drinks and snacks or sandwiches? Seats look very comfortable 🙂

[@davidsaxon1776]

I'm traveling to and from paignton from Paddington in first class in August

[@rzholland]

Do yo get the same problems with Senior Railcard?

[@kernow9324]

The last time I travelled by train from Paddington to Cornwall,125s were still in use, and they were much more comfortable than the bucket-style seats on the newer trains. I wouldn't like a long journey sitting in one of those, even in First Class.

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

They aren't too bad to be honest. They look worse than they actually are.

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

@@OnTheRailwayOfficial No they are worse than they look, extremely uncomfortable

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

@@jameswiglesworth5004 must be just you

[@vishnus4759]

😍😍😍

[@trainsatlondonpaddington9076]

Was this is a 10-Coach or a 9-Coach IET?

[@BestFootballTipsFromTheWorld]

How fast is the train?

[@AntonioER19]

👏👍

[@jonunya3128]

Question: how would one go about getting an assigned in first class? I heard GWR can't guarantee you will get the seat you requested

[@donlogan83]

When you buy the ticket on the website, you have the option of Standard or First Class.
As for reservations, they are usually honoured. Only issue is when there is an IT error or shorter train formation, they can be cancelled, and then seats are filled on a “first come, first served” basis. If you are in First though, there will almost always be spare seats.

[@eggmaneggman9966]

Is there wifi on the train?

[@SilentTraveler1]

Yes

[@isaacmarikko]

How long did the trip take?

[@SilentTraveler1]

I don't remember, I mentionned it in video somewhere. Sorry

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Hi Isaac. The time is in the video but I lost track of exactly where. The journey is between five and five and half hours I believe.

[@rishiraj2571]

5 hrs and 10 mins. Timestamp:- 10:17

[@Rolly2234]

Is there ticket inspectors

[@SilentTraveler1]

Yep, There was

[@madal55]

Hardly seems 4K!

[@christophermarkwart1267]

The first class catering is awful when compared to Avanti West Coast and LNER. Just a croissant for breakfast? Won't use GWR!!!

[@TIMBOWERMAN]

The one thing Brits are fussy about is class on trains, the Brits have First Class and Standard Class not Second Class. Get it right

[@jstredlicious3869]

That’s really rude

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

They are the same thing so it don't matter. Don't be so rude.