Trains to Newquay Airport

Learn everything you need to know about getting a train to Cornwall Airport, Newquay, a key hub in the southeast for travel.

How to get to Newquay Airport by train

Cornwall Airport Newquay is the main commercial airport for Cornwall and is located at Mawgan in Pydar, five miles to the northeast of Newquay. The nearest train station is Newquay Station.

From Newquay Station, you can get to the airport by bus. The 56 bus runs from Newquay station to Cornwall Airport Newquay and takes 30 minutes.

If the bus times do not align with your flight, you could book a taxi. The drive is a similar time (around 30 minutes) but may be more expensive. Coastline Travel Cornwall is the official taxi provider for the airport.

 
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Top routes to Newquay Airport

ROUTE DURATION FROM PRICE FROM
Milton Keynes to London Euston 35mins £16.30
Rugby to London Euston 55mins £11
Coventry to London Euston 1h 04mins £12

What to do at Newquay Airport

Cornwall Airport Newquay is dedicated to enhancing your pre-flight experience, offering a range of shopping and food services for your convenience.

Your pre-flight shopping experience starts at the departure lounge store of Cornwall Airport Newquay. From Cornish wines and spirits to locally sourced culinary delights, you’ll find all kinds of Cornish souvenirs.

For food, Cornwall Airport Newquay has two cafés: one before security and one after security.

The check-in café has a diverse selection of cold sandwiches, rolls, and sweet treats, complemented by an assortment of hot and cold beverages for a refreshing interlude. If you’d prefer hot food, the departure lounge café provides toasties, breakfast rolls and sausage rolls. There’s also the iconic Cornish Pasty.

If you like to have a drink before your flight, explore the diverse offerings at Cornwall Airport Newquay's departure lounge bar. This houses an extensive selection of spirits, as well as wine and prosecco. Connoisseurs of beer will appreciate the assortment of ciders and lagers.

To find a peaceful retreat from the airport's hustle and bustle, Cornwall Airport Newquay's Executive Lounge is situated just off the main departure lounge.

Complemented by an array of hot and cold soft and alcoholic beverages, it’s an ideal place to relax before your flight. Note that entry is £15 and subject to availability.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to Newquay Airport

If you’re looking to save some extra money on your train to Newquay Airport, there are multiple ways to do it.

First up, consider getting Priority Ticket Alerts. This lets you know when we've released our very cheapest tickets. We typically release our cheapest tickets 12 weeks in advance.

The next tip is to travel off-peak. If you can be flexible with your journey time (and your flight time aligns), this could save you extra cash. Off-peak travel is between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek, or any time on Friday or the weekend.

For those of you looking to book tickets as a family, see our Family Tickets.

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Get the app

If you like the idea of picking your own seat before you travel, download the Avanti West Coast App. The app also allows you to keep up with live train times and store all your purchased tickets in one place.

You’ll find other benefits such as making changes to your route, tracking your train, and buying tickets with your payment method of choice. All with zero booking fees.

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