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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 84 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 DKK 84, while a train costs an average of DKK 141.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 141 Average price | DKK 84 Average price Cheapest | DKK 124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Newquay
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Newquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newquay:
A bus is DKK 57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newquay costing on average DKK 141.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around DKK 141 compared to roughly DKK 124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 16. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 20m 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 Plymouth to Newquay
How to get from Plymouth to Newquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Newquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM1h35Plymouth4:05 PMNewquayDKK 421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 PM1h35Plymouth4:05 PMNewquayDKK 421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:20 AM1h25Plymouth6:45 AMNewquayDKK 591One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:00 PM1h35Plymouth9:35 PMNewquayDKK 1371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newquay:
A bus is DKK 57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newquay costing on average DKK 141.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Newquay as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Newquay station (NQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Newquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newquay by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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