On the Train to Newquay
Trains from London to Newquay are a great way to travel from the capital to Cornwall when you are visiting the UK.
Trains on this route are operated by First Great Western. They run regularly from London Paddington train station, which is located in central London, and they arrive at Newquay train station in Cornwall.
Trains leave Paddington station for Newquay every 2 hours at peak times, usually on even hours. During the summer, trains run every day. In the off season, trains don’t run on Sundays, so the best way to get to Newquay by train is to go by rail to Bodmin Parkway and book a taxi from there to complete your journey.
Most trains from London to Newquay require at least one change, usually at Par station. Trains sometimes misconnect if the London service is delayed, so make sure to leave yourself extra time if you have a connection in Newquay.
The total travel time to Newquay ranges from 4 hours and 53 minutes to 5 hours and 41 minutes on average. Some routes take up to 12 hours (these are usually overnight trains), so check the journey length before making your booking.
The cost of a single ticket on trains from London to Newquay can be as low as 36.50 GBP for standard class and 75.00 GBP for first class, but can be more expensive if you book at peak times or on the day of travel. Great discounts on train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.