There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
5h 58m£120–258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h 39m£31–70Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
7h 29m£86–173Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Newquay-NQY181.2 mi
3h 30mDrive 181.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY)car 181.2 mi
3h 30m£44–64Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 40m£93–168
Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY). However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Newquay Airport via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Cardiff and Newquay Airport (NQY) is 396 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 29m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY), including transfers.
Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) is to train via Exeter which takes 7h 29m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Newquay Airport (NQY), England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newquay Airport via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, Bodmin Parkway Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Newquay Airport via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–150
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Newquay-NQY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY) is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cardiff to Newquay Airport (NQY).
There are 3637+ hotels available in Newquay Airport (NQY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Newquay Airport (NQY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























