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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 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Exeter 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 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).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
- 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.
- 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 Rail, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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