Newquay is served by Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), situated approximately 5 miles from the town centre. The town also features a railway station, part of a branch line that connects to the main rail network at Par. For bus and coach travel, Newquay Bus Station on Manor Road serves as a central hub for both local and national routes.
Flying into Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) offers direct connections from various UK cities including London (Gatwick, Stansted, Southend), Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast City, and Newcastle. Flights also connect to European destinations such as Dublin, Faro, Alicante, Malaga, Düsseldorf, and Zurich. A direct flight from London typically takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, with one-way fares starting from approximately £20-£34.
Newquay's railway station is primarily served by Great Western Railway, linking to the main line at Par. Direct services from London Paddington are available, particularly during summer weekends, while CrossCountry offers services from northern cities with a change at Par. The train journey from London to Newquay usually takes between 4 hours 38 minutes and 5 hours 34 minutes, often involving at least one change. Advance tickets from London can be found from around £27.25-£47.75.
National Express operates coach services to Newquay Bus Station from numerous locations across the UK. A coach trip from London to Newquay typically lasts between 6 hours 45 minutes and 7 hours 24 minutes, with fares beginning at approximately £13-£23. Journeys from Manchester take about 10 hours 39 minutes to 12 hours 15 minutes, costing from £26-£37, usually with one or more changes. From Heathrow, the journey is around 7 hours 5 minutes, with tickets from £17. From Birmingham, it takes about 8 hours 25 minutes, with fares from £13-£30.
Car rental services are available at Cornwall Airport Newquay and within the town centre. Daily hire costs can range from £24-£48, depending on the vehicle and booking arrangements. Companies such as Hertz, Europcar, National, Enterprise, and Dollar operate in the area.
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