How to travel from Exeter to Newquay

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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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Train

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$22

Average price

3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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from Exeter to Newquay

How to get from Exeter to Newquay by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Exeter to Newquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM2h50
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
04:05PMNewquay, Bus Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM2h50
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
04:05PMNewquay, Bus Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:10AM2h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
07:45AMNewquay, Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National ExpressNX104
02:55PM3h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
06:30PMNewquay, Bus Station
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX106
01:55AM3h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
05:30AMNewquay, Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX101 · NX504
12:55PM3h10
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
04:05PMNewquay, Bus Station
$411One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Newquay

Travel to Newquay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Newquay.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Newquay including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Newquay is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Newquay is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Newquay take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Exeter to Newquay is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Newquay is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Newquay:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Newquay, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Newquay by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Newquay by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Newquay often also extend their vacation to go to London, Penzance, Manchester, St Ives, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newquay and these popular destinations at a great price.

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