The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Newquay
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
7 h 19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Newquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Newquay will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 4 trains that leave Portsmouth for Newquay every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 7 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 44 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 train, coach and flight for Portsmouth to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 285 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£111 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £194 Average Price |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Portsmouth to Newquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Newquay trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:04 Portsmouth | 7h00 | 16:04 Newquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Newquay
Trains from Portsmouth to Newquay run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Portsmouth to Newquay trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Portsmouth and Newquay from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portsmouth to Newquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Newquay
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Portsmouth: Norway Road bus stop by Vauxhall Garage To Cosham / Havant: Norway Road bus stop opposite Vauxhall Garage
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
- 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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