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Compare train and bus for Newquay to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 €14, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€17 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Newquay to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Plymouth:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Plymouth costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
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How to get from Newquay to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newquay to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:00 PM 1h35 Newquay 3:35 PM Plymouth €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 1h35 Newquay 3:35 PM Plymouth €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 PM 1h25 Newquay 11:55 PM Plymouth €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 PM 1h25 Newquay 10:55 PM Plymouth €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Plymouth:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Plymouth costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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