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Compare train and bus for Newquay to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $787.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $787 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Birmingham:
A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Birmingham costing on average $125 (€105).
A bus is $726 (€608) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newquay to Birmingham costing on average $787 (€659).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $97 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 9h 47m versus 4h 33m 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 Newquay to Birmingham
How to get from Newquay to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newquay to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM10h35Newquay, Bus Station9:05 AMBirmingham$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM10h35Newquay, Bus Station9:05 AMBirmingham$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C42597 · W34575+
K01070 · XC08770010:22 AM6h33Newquay station (NQY)4:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$3251One-way4 transfers
Other options
- C42589 · W34567+K01072 · XC0879008:22 AM6h33Newquay station (NQY)2:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$3251One-way4 transfers
- C42593 · W34573+K01071 · XC0878009:20 AM6h35Newquay station (NQY)3:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$3251One-way4 transfers
- K01069 · XC087600 · G01084+C4260111:20 AM6h35Newquay station (NQY)5:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$3251One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM8h20Newquay, Bus Station10:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM11h25Newquay, Bus Station9:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Birmingham:
A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Birmingham costing on average $125 (€105).
A bus is $726 (€608) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newquay to Birmingham costing on average $787 (€659).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Birmingham by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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