4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Newquay
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Newquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Newquay will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Cardiff for Newquay on Fri, Nov 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 8 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €142 Average price |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Newquay bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Newquay buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 PM Cardiff | 9h10 | 4:25 AM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:35 PM Cardiff | 8h10 | 6:45 AM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 28 | |||||
| 5:45 AM Cardiff | 9h15 | 3:00 PM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Newquay
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Buses from Cardiff to Newquay run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to NewquayYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Newquay with National Express for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Newquay
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