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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 prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$100 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Newquay:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Newquay costing on average $180 (€144).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 AM6h57Bournemouth2:27 PMNewquay$3791One-way1 transfer
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7:30 AM6h57Bournemouth2:27 PMNewquay$3791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
7:30 AM6h57Bournemouth2:27 PMNewquay$3791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Newquay:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Newquay costing on average $180 (€144).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, Megabus to go to Newquay by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Newquay by train.
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