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Compare train and bus for Taunton to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Taunton to Newquay:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Newquay costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 3h 42m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Taunton to Newquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Taunton to Newquay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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9:46 AM3h17Taunton1:03 PMNewquay$1421One-way1 transfer
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- 9:46 AM3h17Taunton1:03 PMNewquay$1421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 9:46 AM3h17Taunton1:03 PMNewquay$1421One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 11:45 AM3h18Taunton3:03 PMNewquay$1421One-way1 transfer
- 1:45 PM3h18Taunton5:03 PMNewquay$1421One-way1 transfer
- 3:45 PM3h18Taunton7:03 PMNewquay$1421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Taunton to Newquay:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taunton to Newquay costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Taunton and Newquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Park Street (opposite County Hall) and arrive in Newquay, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Taunton station (TAU) and arrive in Newquay station (NQY).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Newquay by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Newquay by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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