The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Newquay
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
7 h 2 m
Average duration
8 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Newquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Newquay will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cambridge for Newquay every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 412 km distance in an average of 8 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Cambridge to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 412 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£103 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to Newquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Newquay trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:53 Cambridge | 6h48 | 15:41 Newquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:57 Cambridge | 9h14 | 18:11 Newquay | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
![]() | 04:53 Cambridge | 9h11 | 14:04 Newquay | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Newquay
Trains from Cambridge to Newquay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 412 km distance in 6h 48m.
Distance 412 km |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 48m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 21:44 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cambridge to Newquay trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cambridge and Newquay from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Newquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Newquay by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Newquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed The ticket office is will not be open in 2022.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Waiting area under canopy
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop in the car park at the front of the station
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