How to travel from Newquay to Birmingham

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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 $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $106.

Distance: 198 miles (319 km)

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Driving

$33

Average price

Cheapest

$106

Average price

$100

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 39m

Average total duration

8h 9m

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30m

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5h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 18m

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4h 33m

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(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newquay to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $33.

This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Birmingham:

A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Birmingham costing on average $106.

The fastest way to travel from Newquay to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newquay and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Newquay to Birmingham among Omio's users.

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from Newquay to Birmingham

How to get from Newquay to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newquay to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM10h35
    Newquay, Bus Station
    9:05 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM10h35
    Newquay, Bus Station
    9:05 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG15394 · W34577+CrossCountryG01080
    10:28 AM5h27
    Newquay station (NQY)
    3:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $1731One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00723+Great Western RailwayC48442 · G15407
    1:25 PM5h29
    Newquay station (NQY)
    6:54 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $1731One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15390 · W34572+CrossCountryG01075
    9:20 AM5h35
    Newquay station (NQY)
    2:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $1731One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15403 · W34583+CrossCountryG01083
    12:17 PM5h38
    Newquay station (NQY)
    5:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $1731One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM12h25
    Newquay, Bus Station
    2:15 AMBirmingham
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM12h25
    Newquay, Bus Station
    10:55 AMBirmingham
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX104
    9:55 AM8h50
    Newquay, Bus Station
    6:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newquay to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newquay to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newquay and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newquay to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $33.

This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Birmingham:

A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Birmingham costing on average $106.

The fastest way to travel from Newquay to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

The distance from Newquay to Birmingham is approximately 198 miles (319 km).
The average frequency per day from Newquay to Birmingham is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newquay to Birmingham:
  • 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, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newquay to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newquay to Birmingham:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Newquay to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.
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