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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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Exeter:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Exeter costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
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How to get from Newquay to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newquay to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 PM2h50Newquay4:50 PMExeter$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:00 PM2h50Newquay4:50 PMExeter$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 PM2h35Newquay1:05 AMExeter$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:00 PM2h50Newquay3:50 PMExeter$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Exeter:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Exeter costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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