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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 $36, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Newquay
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Newquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newquay:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newquay costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 2h 57m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Newquay
How to get from Bristol to Newquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Newquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:15 AM 4h35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:15 AM 4h35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W29868+G154251:45 PM 4h14 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 5:59 PM Newquay station (NQY) $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01133+Y41595 · G15408
9:45 AM 4h14 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:59 PM Newquay station (NQY) $56 1 One-way 2 transfers - W29862+G14982 · G15420
12:45 PM 4h17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 5:02 PM Newquay station (NQY) $88 1 One-way 2 transfers - G01135+W34791 · G15412
10:45 AM 4h17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 3:02 PM Newquay station (NQY) $88 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
11:10 AM 5h05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 4:15 PM Newquay, Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX104
1:00 PM 5h50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 6:50 PM Newquay, Bus Station $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Newquay:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Newquay costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Newquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Newquay station (NQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Newquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newquay by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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