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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Thirlmere is to bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Thirlmere is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs £100 - £310.

How far is it from Newquay to Thirlmere?

The distance between Newquay and Thirlmere is 441 miles. The road distance is 403.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Thirlmere without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs £130 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Newquay to Thirlmere, including transfers.

Train or bus from Newquay to Thirlmere?

The best way to get from Newquay to Thirlmere is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs £130 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 14h 24m.

Can I drive from Newquay to Thirlmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Thirlmere is 403 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Newquay to Thirlmere.

Where can I stay near Thirlmere?

There are 3779+ hotels available in Thirlmere.

Newquay to Thirlmere - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Newquay to Thirlmere by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
11h 2m
£136–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
14h 24m
£69–141
Drive 400.8 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Thirlmere400.8 mi
6h 50m
£101–146
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
6h 41m
£109–302
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
11h 39m
£123–387
Train #2
1. Take the train from St Austell to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
12h 11m
£132–433
Train via Weston-super-Mare
1. Take the train from St Austell to Weston-super-Mare
2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere
14h 20m
£178–341

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438 mi
Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Newquay, England and Thirlmere, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Newquay to Thirlmere via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Thirlmere via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Threlkeld Station in around 14h 24m.

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