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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 zł187 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 zł187, while a flight costs an average of zł595.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł187 Average price Cheapest | zł468 Average price | zł595 Average price | zł442 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newquay:
A bus is zł408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newquay costing on average zł595.
A bus is zł541 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newquay costing on average zł728.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
Tickets start at around zł187 compared to roughly zł442 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł255. The journey takes 9h 49m 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 · FlixBus6:10 PM13h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:50 AMNewquay, Bus Stationzł1761One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM13h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:50 AMNewquay, Bus Stationzł1761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX541 · NX101 · NX5045:15 AM10h50Manchester, Coach Station4:05 PMNewquay, Bus Stationzł2441One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM13h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:50 AMNewquay, Bus Stationzł1791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM16h16Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:15 PMNewquay, Bus Stationzł2211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM15h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:15 PMNewquay, Bus Stationzł2371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newquay:
A bus is zł281 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newquay costing on average zł468.
A bus is zł408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newquay costing on average zł595.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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