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The Musical Museum
An unusual museum in Brentford showcasing self-playing pianos, organs, and mechanical music. It is well regarded for guided demonstrations and offers a distinctive cultural visit west of centralLondon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newton Abbot station (NTA) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $305 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newton Abbot station (NTA) to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton Abbot station (NTA) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $283 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newton Abbot station (NTA) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $305 (€250).
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 6h 5m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 3h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $120 (€98) compared to roughly $63 (€52) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Newton Abbot station (NTA) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 (€90) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:55, the last at 10:44. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€90) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 7:55 AM |
Last train 10:44 AM |
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An unusual museum in Brentford showcasing self-playing pianos, organs, and mechanical music. It is well regarded for guided demonstrations and offers a distinctive cultural visit west of centralLondon
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Service charge may be included at sit-down restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. No tip needed for fast food or takeaway; round up taxis.
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