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Compare train and bus for Newquay to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Exeter costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Newquay to Exeter
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.
FlixBus2:00 PM2h50Newquay, Bus Station4:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:00 PM2h50Newquay, Bus Station4:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:30 PM2h35Newquay, Bus Station1:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C42597 · W34575 · C4247810:22 AM3h19Newquay station (NQY)1:41 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$151One-way2 transfers
- C42589 · W34567 · C424768:22 AM3h20Newquay station (NQY)11:42 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$151One-way2 transfers
- C42593 · W34573 · Y802559:20 AM3h22Newquay station (NQY)12:42 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$151One-way2 transfers
- NX1049:55 AM3h50Newquay, Bus Station1:45 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$111One-way0 transfers
- NX504 · NX5017:05 AM4h45Newquay, Bus Station11:50 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$251One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · MFFAL7:05 AM3h29Newquay, Bus Station10:34 AMExeter, Honiton Road$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Exeter:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Exeter costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 13 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 Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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