What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Newquay?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Newquay is to rideshare which costs £6 - £12 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Newquay?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Newquay is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Newquay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Newquay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Newquay. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to Newquay?

The distance between Exeter and Newquay is 96 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Newquay without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Newquay without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs £5 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Newquay?

The bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Newquay bus from?

Exeter to Newquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Newquay train from?

Exeter to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Newquay?

The best way to get from Exeter to Newquay is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs £5 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Exeter to Newquay bus arrive?

Exeter to Newquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Newquay train arrive?

Exeter to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newquay station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Newquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Newquay is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Exeter to Newquay.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Newquay?

Book your Exeter to Newquay train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Newquay?

Book your Exeter to Newquay bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Newquay?

There are 3039+ hotels available in Newquay.

Can I share a ride from Exeter to Newquay?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter and Newquay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Exeter to Newquay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Newquay by bus, train, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2h 40m
£5–28
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newquaytrain London Paddington - Newquay / ...
3h 12m
£17–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Exeter to Newquayrideshare 81.7 mi
1h 47m
£6–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tolcarne Beachbus 21 / ...
3h 30m
£22–119
Drive 81.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Newquaycar 81.5 mi
1h 25m
£20–29

Exeter to Newquay by bus

58Weekly Buses

2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Newquay, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Newquay twice daily. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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