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It takes an average of 11h 55m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Newquay by train, over a distance of around 244 miles (392 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Newquay and tickets for this journey start from £44.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:30 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Newquay | |
| Journey time | From 7h 6m | |
| Distance | 244 miles (392 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £44.80 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Manchester to Newquay by train
The train from Manchester to Newquay is typically split up into three different journeys. Manchester to Exeter St David’s, Exeter to Par, and finally Par to Newquay. This route is served by CrossCountry to Exeter St David’s, followed by two Great Western Railway trains from there.
CrossCountry trains all come with a First Class option. There's a buffet car on most trains, if not, then a buffet cart will provide an at-seat service. Most CrossCountry trains on this route come with a Quiet Coach and there's free WiFi in First Class (passengers in Standard must pay a small fee for the service). For more information about Great Western Railway local train services, visit our GWR page.
Manchester to Newquay by train takes you through some of the most scenic areas of the West Midlands, culminating in a trip through the Cotswolds before you reach Bristol. Once you leave Bristol, you'll enjoy a trip through Somerset's farmland, before entering Devon and reaching Exeter St David’s. You’ll leave Exeter and immediately ride along one of the most iconic parts of the UK rail system, the Dawlish Sea Wall. For over 10 miles you ride along the absolute edge of the Devonshire coast, with nothing but sea in front of you. Make sure to find a seat on the left in order to take in the amazing views. After your final change at Par, it’s time to cross over to the north of Cornwall and head to Newquay. You’ll see the very edge of the Bristol Channel as you pull into the station, and the invigorating sea breeze will greet you as soon as you step off the train.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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