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Compare bus and train for Newquay to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Torquay:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newquay to Torquay costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 56m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Torquay:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newquay to Torquay costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Torquay as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
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