Guaranteed views and no turbulence, travelling by train is a more preferred way of travelling for many, with a window seat often meaning you can see more of the UK’s incredible landscapes than you might if you simply drove along the motorway. 

From the legendary Cambrian Coast Railway that offers dramatic views across Snowdonia and a spectacular sunset over Cardigan Bay, or the 87-mile journey on the Heart of Wessex that goes through the ancient Roman city of Bath, the UK has plenty of scenic train rides that are often considered some of the best in the world. Travelling by train isn’t always the cheapest option, especially if you’re travelling as a family, but one travel blogger has shared a route that takes you to one of the most beautiful beaches in England, and it only costs £3 for a ticket. 

With the May bank holidays fast approaching and summer holidays not far behind that, getting to the beach doesn’t necessarily require boarding a plane. 

Instead, @the.wanderlust.blonde has shared a train ride that will take you directly to one of England’s most beautiful beaches complete with dazzling blue water and white sand. 

One of the UK’s most scenic rail journeys, the St Ives Bay Line takes travellers from St Erth in Cornwall to the picturesque bay in just 15 minutes, stopping off at a number of stunning beaches along the way. 

Leaving St Erth, the train makes stops at Lelant Saltings and Carbis Bay, which has previously been described as rivalling Caribbean shores thanks to its pristine sand, with two trains going between St Ives and St Erth every hour. 

A one way ticket to St Ives for next Sunday costs just £3 when booked via Trainline, but they can also be brought directly from a ticket machine at the stations. 

Cornwall is home to over 300 beaches, but St Ives is unrivalled for its number of surrounding beaches that are easily accessible, with many of them also recognised as Blue Flag beaches, making them ideal for avid surfers. 

But a trip to St Ives isn't just about surfing, the coastal town has plenty of shops, cafes, pubs and galleries, including the Tate, that visitors can explore, as well as a picturesque fishing harbour.