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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Newquay to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Birmingham:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Birmingham costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- 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).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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