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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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $199 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newquay:
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newquay costing on average $199 (€162).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newquay costing on average $213 (€175).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
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 · FlixBus6:35 PM13h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:45 AMNewquay, Bus Station$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM13h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:45 AMNewquay, Bus Station$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U27113:25 PM1h05Manchester Airport4:30 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
W29883+
C00854 · C48949 · C332371:03 PM7h23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:26 PMNewquay station (NQY)$3831One-way3 transfers
G01007 · G01142+
C007968:26 AM7h25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:51 PMNewquay station (NQY)$3831One-way2 transfers
G01019 · W29874+
W34816 · C3332511:24 AM7h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:21 PMNewquay station (NQY)$3831One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM13h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:45 AMNewquay, Bus Station$641One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX1047:25 AM11h05Manchester, Coach Station6:30 PMNewquay, Bus Station$691One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX101 · NX5045:15 AM10h50Manchester, Coach Station4:05 PMNewquay, Bus Station$841One-way2 transfers
LM002512:30 PM1h25Manchester Airport1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
BA782512:30 PM1h25Manchester Airport1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$1621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newquay:
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newquay costing on average $199 (€162).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newquay costing on average $213 (€175).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 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, Coach Station and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Newquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newquay by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Newquay by flight.
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