How to travel from Newquay to Plymouth

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Compare bus and train for Newquay to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 41 miles (67 km)

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Bus
Driving

$19

Average price

$7

Average price

Cheapest

$23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 31m

Average total duration

2h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newquay to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Plymouth costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Newquay to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newquay and Plymouth including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newquay to Plymouth among Omio's users.

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from Newquay to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM1h25
    Newquay, Bus Station
    11:55 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM1h25
    Newquay, Bus Station
    11:55 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM1h25
    Newquay, Bus Station
    11:55 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG14930
    2:52 PM1h46
    Newquay station (NQY)
    4:38 PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15411 · W34593
    2:27 PM1h43
    Newquay station (NQY)
    4:10 PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG15394 · W34577
    10:28 AM1h44
    Newquay station (NQY)
    12:12 PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM1h35
    Newquay, Bus Station
    3:35 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX106
    11:50 PM1h25
    Newquay, Bus Station
    1:15 AMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX104
    9:40 AM1h50
    Newquay, Bus Station
    11:30 AMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newquay to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Plymouth costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Newquay to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 1m.

The distance from Newquay to Plymouth is approximately 41 miles (67 km).
The average frequency per day from Newquay to Plymouth is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newquay to Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newquay to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Go Cornwall Bus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newquay to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Newquay to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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