GETTING HERE

Travelling by train to Newquay for Boardmasters is an eco-friendly way to reach the festival. 

You can travel via Great Western Railway (GWR) with routes from major cities like London Paddington, Bristol, or Exeter. 

Trains will typically connect at Par, where you can transfer to the Newquay.

To make sure your train journey goes smoothly:

• Make sure you have a valid ticket with you
• Make sure you have enough charge in your phone so that you can show your ticket when asked.
• If you apply a railcard discount when you buy your ticket you must posses that railcard and present it when asked
• You must have a ticket for the entirety of your journey
• Reserve a seat with your ticket at GWR.com or through the GWR app
• Allow extra time because trains to and from Newquay will be busy
• Surfboards cannot be taken on long-distance trains and local hire is recommended.
• Visit the Boardmasters page on GWR.com for further details.

🚂 Once arrived by train you can hop on our shuttle bus to the show! 

If you’re parking for either the day or the full weekend, buy your parking pass in advance for £25. Book early to guarantee availability. 

Once parked catch one of our buses to take you directly to the festival and back, these will be running from early in the morning until after the music finishes.

There will be food and drink traders available as well as shelter and toilets.

Getting there

Follow the WHITE/Park & Ride route on our directional and electronic traffic signs as you approach Newquay.

Opening times will be confirmed near the time of the festival.

For Blue Badge Holders or Pre-booked Access Campsite ticket holders only. Spaces in our Access Car Park are limited and must to be booked in advance via the Access Request Form, you will not be allowed to park here without a valid parking pass.

Parking passes will be sent out around 2-weeks before the event, please ensure this is clearly displayed in your vehicle on arrival to the festival.

Due to limited spaces, we are not able to accommodate to customers that have not pre-booked this facility.

Shuttle buses are the quickest mode of transport between Newquay and our two sites.

Watergate Bay (for the music) and Fistral Beach (for surfing). 

New for 2025: Grab a Festival Shuttle Bus wristband for £10 and enjoy unlimited use of the shuttle bus service throughout the festival!

Or, if you’re just looking for a one-off ride, you can buy a single ticket on the bus for £3.50 (no pre-booking available for these). 

Routes:

Watergate Bay >Newquay Train Station > Fistral Beach

Cornwall Airport Newquay is very close to the festival, we basically sit at the very end of their runway! So, you’ll be enjoying your favourite bands in no time.

There are airlines flying from 21 different destinations including London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Dublin.

To ensure a hassle-free journey, it’s advisable to book in advance with the airlines directly.

Once you arrive in Newquay, hop in a taxi at the airport and come to Watergate Bay. You’ll be able to walk up to the festival and enter through our Watergate entrance. The walk is up a hill, so we suggest packing light!