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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to Newquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Newquay:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Newquay costing on average $141 (€118).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€63) compared to roughly $59 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15 (-€13). The journey takes 8h 54m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Newquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Newquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 AM 9h55 Bournemouth 8:35 PM Newquay $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:40 AM 9h55 Bournemouth 8:35 PM Newquay $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:40 AM 9h55 Bournemouth 8:35 PM Newquay $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:30 AM 10h45 Bournemouth 4:15 PM Newquay $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Newquay:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Newquay costing on average $141 (€118).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Newquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Newquay station (NQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Newquay by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Newquay by train.
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