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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 298 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 298, while a flight costs an average of L 1,088.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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L 298 Average price Cheapest | L 853 Average price | L 1,088 Average price | L 541 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Newquay
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Newquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newquay:
A bus is L 555 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newquay costing on average L 853.
A bus is L 791 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newquay costing on average L 1,088.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
Tickets start at around L 298 compared to roughly L 541 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 244. The journey takes 11h 3m versus 5h 40m 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 Manchester to Newquay
How to get from Manchester to Newquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Newquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:10 PM 13h40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 7:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station L 159 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:10 PM 13h40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 7:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station L 159 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01150+
W34823 · G154322:03 PM 7h06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:09 PM Newquay station (NQY) L 1,849 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
G38878+W29884+G15017 · W3482312:30 PM 8h39 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:09 PM Newquay station (NQY) L 541 1 One-way 4 transfers- G01022 · G01148+W34819 · G15430
12:25 PM 7h57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:22 PM Newquay station (NQY) L 1,849 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:35 PM 13h15 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 7:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station L 162 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 13h50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 7:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station L 194 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:40 PM 14h10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 7:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station L 194 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newquay:
A bus is L 555 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newquay costing on average L 853.
A bus is L 791 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newquay costing on average L 1,088.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Newquay as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Newquay station (NQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Newquay by train.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Newquay by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Newquay by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
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