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Compare bus and train for Exeter to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Exeter to Newquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Newquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Newquay
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Newquay:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Newquay costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Newquay as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Newquay station (NQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Newquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Newquay by bus.
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