London to Newquay train

Trains from London to Newquay

Trains from London to Newquay leave in the morning giving you time to explore your destination. You can find two options every day of the week except on Saturdays when you will only be able to travel at around 10:04 a.m. It takes around 5h to travel the 228 miles (367 km) from London Paddington to Newquay and there is no direct train which means you will have to stop on your journey.

London to Newquay Train Time: Daily Departures

If you are looking to travel from Monday to Friday, you will be able to choose from two trains. The first train leaves London Paddington at around 8:04 a.m. and the second train leaves London Paddington at around 10:04 a.m. On Saturday there is only one train, which leaves London Paddington at around 10:04 a.m. On Sundays, there are three trains that leave London Paddington. The first departs at around 8:51 a.m., and the last train leaves at around 11:03 a.m.

How long is the journey by train from London to Newquay?

The train from London to Newquay takes between 5h and 6h to get to your destination depending on the day. If you travel during the week the train will have one stop in Par and it will take you around 5h to get to Newquay, but if you decide to travel at the weekend the journey time may be a bit longer, and you may have to add a stop in Newton Abbot if you take the train that departs at around 11:03 a.m. on Sunday.

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What is/are the departure and arriving stations for trains from London to Newquay?

Departure train station: The trains for this route from London to Newquay depart from London Paddington, a central train station that is situated in the Paddington area and is open 24/7. It has easy connections with London Underground. The journey from London to Newquay is about 5h with a common stop in the majority of the options. The London Paddington train station is managed by the Great Western Railway company and the station has free toilets and baby changing facilities. It also has showers that are open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and you will find them on platform 12. The station also has a waiting room on platform 12, as well as vending machines and a water fountain.

Arrival train station: The trains arrive at Newquay railway station, which is also managed by the Great Western Railway company. It is the last stop of the Atlantic Coast Line from Par, and the station offers a coffee shop where you can buy refreshments, but it does not have public toilets. There are ramps to help you move around the station if you have reduced mobility, including disembarking from the train. The station offers free Wi-Fi and has a post box, and tickets can be bought from the ticket office and collected if pre ordered.

Which train companies travel from London to Newquay?

There is only one train company that travels from London to Newquay, and it is the Great Western Railway company. The Great Western Railway is a British railway company that manages around 200 train stations across England and Wales, including London Paddington, where the train departs from, and Newquay railway station, where the train arrives on this journey.

Great Western Railway trains from London to Newquay

The Great Western Railway company is the only company that provides trains for the journey from London to Newquay. From Monday to Friday there are two trains that leave London Paddington and arrive at Newquay Railway Station. They both leave in the morning at around 8:04 a.m. and 10:04 a.m. If you travel at the weekend, there is only one train, which leaves at around 10:04 a.m. and on Sundays there are three, with the inclusion of a train that leaves at around 11:03 a.m. On average, the journey will take around 5h, but on some journeys, it can increase up to 6h due to changes. On the Great Western Railway service, you will have to change as there are no direct trains for this long journey.

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To Newquay by train – travel tips

Newquay is a town full of fun activities and sights worth seeing, making your journey to Newquay by train all the more worthwhile. There are dozens of beaches to choose from, but one of the most popular has to be Fistral Beach, where you can try your hand at surfing, then relax in the Stable Pub or eat out at Rick Stein’s Fistral Beach Restaurant.

If you are interested in seeing a bit of history during your time in Newquay, then we recommend you visit the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre, which is a historical military museum where you can actually sit in the planes to pose for photos. Located on the coast, Newquay is renowned for have great seafood, and the trip to Newquay wouldn’t be complete without eating at The Fish House Fistral, one of the most popular restaurants in the town that is famous for its sea food. If you would prefer to try something a little different, don’t worry, as the Toast Tapas and Bar can cover the rest, over a variety of international and British food and drinks to keep you happy.

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