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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £269.
Distance: 438 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£269 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Wakefield to Newquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Newquay:
A coach is £231 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Newquay costing on average £269.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 42m.
Tickets start at around £269 compared to roughly £89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£180. The journey takes 7h 55m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Newquay from Wakefield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Newquay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Newquay are Truro, Par, St Austell, Plymouth and Penzance. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Newquay on Omio.
Truro is Cornwall’s cathedral city, known for its Gothic Revival skyline and compact centre of shops and historic streets. As the county town, it has a practical local feel while staying close to rivers, countryside and the Cornish coast.
St Austell is best known for its china clay history and for being near the Eden Project on the Cornish south coast. It feels more like a working town than a resort, with beaches, gardens and harbour villages close by.
Plymouth is a naval city in Devon known for its strong maritime history and broad waterfront. The Hoe and Barbican shape its character, while the university gives it a modern, lived-in feel.
Penzance is a Cornish harbour town known for its promenade, mild climate and views across Mount's Bay. Its fishing heritage, art spaces and Georgian streets give it a relaxed coastal character.
Travel to Newquay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wakefield to Newquay.
This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Newquay:
A coach is £231 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Newquay costing on average £269.
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 42m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Newquay as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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