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Compare train and bus for Falmouth to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Falmouth to Newquay
Compare the available ways to get from Falmouth to Newquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Newquay:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Falmouth to Newquay costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 48m 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 Falmouth to Newquay
How to get from Falmouth to Newquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Falmouth to Newquay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C48079 · C48440 · G15408
11:48 AM 2h11 Falmouth Town (FMT) 1:59 PM Newquay station (NQY) $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- C48079 · C48440 · G15408
11:48 AM 2h11 Falmouth Town (FMT) 1:59 PM Newquay station (NQY) $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- NX504
5:40 AM 1h05 Falmouth, Berkeley Vale 6:45 AM Newquay, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C48069 · C48438 · G15399
9:48 AM 2h11 Falmouth Town (FMT) 11:59 AM Newquay station (NQY) $15 1 One-way 2 transfers - C48089 · G15459 · G15416
1:48 PM 2h13 Falmouth Town (FMT) 4:01 PM Newquay station (NQY) $15 1 One-way 2 transfers - C48064 · G15204 · G15395
8:48 AM 2h14 Falmouth Town (FMT) 11:02 AM Newquay station (NQY) $15 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to Newquay:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Falmouth to Newquay costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falmouth and Newquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Falmouth Town (FMT) and arrive in Newquay station (NQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Falmouth, Berkeley Vale and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Newquay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Newquay by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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