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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m 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 |
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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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Plymouth costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
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.
FlixBus10:30 PM1h25Newquay, Bus Station11:55 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:30 PM1h25Newquay, Bus Station11:55 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:30 PM1h25Newquay, Bus Station11:55 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
G149302:52 PM1h46Newquay station (NQY)4:38 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$201One-way0 transfers
G15411 · W345932:27 PM1h43Newquay station (NQY)4:10 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$211One-way1 transfer
G15394 · W3457710:28 AM1h44Newquay station (NQY)12:12 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:00 PM1h35Newquay, Bus Station3:35 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$51One-way0 transfers
NX10611:50 PM1h25Newquay, Bus Station1:15 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
NX1049:40 AM1h50Newquay, Bus Station11:30 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- 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.
- 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 (GWR).
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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