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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 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 | $8 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m 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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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 Plymouth to Newquay:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newquay costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
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.
FlixBus6:20 AM1h25Plymouth, Coach Station7:45 AMNewquay, Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:20 AM1h25Plymouth, Coach Station7:45 AMNewquay, Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:20 AM1h25Plymouth, Coach Station7:45 AMNewquay, Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus2:30 PM1h35Plymouth, Coach Station4:05 PMNewquay, Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
NX1044:55 PM1h45Plymouth, Coach Station6:40 PMNewquay, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
NX5048:00 PM1h35Plymouth, Coach Station9:35 PMNewquay, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newquay:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newquay costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Newquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Plymouth Citybus to go to Newquay by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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