Man takes sleeper train to Cornwall but price is 'insane'
George Kimm, a UK travel and food content creator, took the Great Western Railway (GWR) Night Riviera from London Paddington to Penzance and shared his experience on Instagram
A Great Western Railway (GWR) Hitachi train waits at Penzance station
(Image: Greg Martin / Cornwall Live)
Cornwall, with its sandy beaches, stunning coastline, ample surfing opportunities and dramatic cliffs, is widely recognised as the UK's most beautiful county.
Not only do locals adore this South West paradise, but it also attracts visitors from across the country. One such tourist is George Kimm, a UK travel and food content creator.
George journeyed from London to Cornwall on an overnight sleeper train, documenting his experience on Instagram. He boarded the Great Western Railway (GWR) Night Riviera, which departs from London Paddington and arrives in Penzance the following morning, with the total journey taking just over eight hours.
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The travel enthusiast shared his candid review of the experience. However, one detail that caught his Instagram followers off guard was the cost.
George booked a "very cosy" solo cabin on the train, equipped with a single bed, a table that doubled as a sink, a wardrobe, and under-bed storage, which he found "very useful". GWR also provided some amenities, including soap, reports Cornwall Live.
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George pointed out that the toilets are located outside the cabins. But aside from that, he felt the train company "really had thought of everything else".
The London-based content creator added: "Before we left London Paddington I had a look in the onboard bar where you can sit down, relax.
"They also provide free tea and coffee with biscuits and when it comes to going to sleep, I actually had a really good experience."
After getting settled and having a look around, George watched the train depart from the station before heading to bed.
He revealed that he loved the sounds and motion of the train, as they lulled him to sleep.
A man shared his experience travelling on an overnight sleeper train from London to Cornwall (stock photo)
(Image: Greg Martin/Cornwall Live)
When George awoke the following morning, he had breakfast, which came included with his cabin.
He chose a cup of tea and a sausage bap, commenting that it was "very delicious".
The travel enthusiast added: "And it was so lovely to have my breakfast whilst watching the countryside whizz by."
He concluded his Instagram reel by disclosing the cost of his journey and cabin, stating: "My ticket cost £119 and an additional £149 for the cabin."
George believed it was "such a cool experience" falling asleep in London and awakening in Cornwall.
He felt that it was "honestly so worth it" and something that he would certainly do again.
The Instagram post has amassed an incredible one million views, thousands of likes and more than 400 comments.
One user observed: "£75 return to Paris, just saying."
George responded: "Totally get it. This was a bucket list trip."
Another commented: "Looks fun but the price is insane."
A third astonished viewer questioned: "Omg... how much?".
Someone else even branded the price as "criminal."
Despite the steep price, some viewers found positives, with one remarking: "This looks like a great experience but it's very costly for a return journey. I guess the benefit is both journeys are during the night so you aren't losing out on any holiday time."
Another chimed in: "Would love to do this! ! Honestly would see the cost as part of the holiday, so special."
Passengers on the Great Western Railway Night Riviera can secure an airline-style seat at no additional cost when they book a train ticket, and prices for a single cabin start from £49 per customer.
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