How to travel from Newquay to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Newquay to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 71 miles (115 km)

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$11

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$25

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3h 18m

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2h 48m

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30m

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3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Newquay to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
02:15PM2h50
Newquay
05:05PMExeter
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:15PM2h50
Newquay
05:05PMExeter
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:15PM2h50
Newquay
05:05PMExeter
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newquay to Exeter

Travel to Exeter 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 Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newquay and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newquay to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Exeter costing on average $15 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Newquay to Exeter is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 57m.

The distance from Newquay to Exeter is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Newquay to Exeter is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Exeter 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 Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newquay to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newquay to Exeter:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Newquay to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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