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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 €7, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 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 |
 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 Plymouth:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Plymouth costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 28m 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 Plymouth
How to get from Newquay to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newquay to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:50 PM1h35Newquay, Bus Station3:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:50 PM1h35Newquay, Bus Station3:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:30 PM1h25Newquay, Bus Station11:55 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G15394 · W3457710:28 AM1h44Newquay station (NQY)12:12 PMPlymouth station (PLY)€171One-way1 transfer
- G15388 · W345668:22 AM1h48Newquay station (NQY)10:10 AMPlymouth station (PLY)€171One-way1 transfer
- G15390 · W345729:20 AM1h49Newquay station (NQY)11:09 AMPlymouth station (PLY)€171One-way1 transfer
- NX1049:55 AM1h50Newquay, Bus Station11:45 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- NX40610:45 PM1h30Newquay, Bus Station12:15 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€121One-way0 transfers
- NX5046:50 AM2h00Newquay, Bus Station8:50 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Plymouth:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Plymouth costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Plymouth 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 Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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