Travel Newquay
Getting around once in Newquay
By Bus
Locally, an extensive network of bus services provide Newquay with a regular and reliable means to travel in and out of the town. The main operator in Newquay is Western Greyhound 01637 871871 website here who run services to all the surrounding towns, villages and attractions in the vicinity as well as offering a regular inbound service for those staying on the edge of Newquay. First Devon & Cornwall 0845 600142 website here serve Tregustick and Trevelgue campsites and also run services to Truro and Falmouth. Summercourt Travel 01726 861108 website here is a Cornwall based company, situated near Newquay whose fleet run on BioFuel.
Public transport information for Cornwall can be obtained from the Passenger Transport Unit of Cornwall County Council. For copies of the Cornwall Transport Guides call 01872 322003 or order online here. Alternatively visit the Cornwall Public transport website here
An all operator bus route map of Newquay can be downloaded here
Newquay Airport to Newquay town centre bus timetable (route 556) can be downloaded here
AIRLINK bus service number 490 and AIRLINK TAXIBUS service 410 between Newquay and the Airport can be downloaded here
By Train
There are daily trains between Newquay and Par (where you can rejoin the main line network). During the summer months the office is manned Monday-Friday 09:00-15:30pm. Further information on the Newquay service via National Rail website here
By hire car
Car hire available available at Newquay Cornwall Airport through Europcar and Hertz. Details:
Europcar - Europcar offer a fully manned rental location, providing a comprehensive level of service from 6am to 10pm for flight passengers and for local residents. Opening hours: 08:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 15:00 Saturday. For reservations please call 01637 860923 or visit their website here.
Hertz - Hertz offer a fully manned rental location providing a comprehensive level of service from 8am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday, for flight passengers and for local residents. Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 07:00 to 19:30, Wednesday and Thursday 07:00 to 21:00, Saturday 07:00 to 20:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 21:00. Call: Central Reservations - 08708 448844 (24 hours) local reservations - 01637 860869 out of hours - 07778 350987 or visit their website here
By Taxi
The distance between Newquay Cornwall Airport and Newquay Town Centre is about 6 miles, and takes approximately 15 minutes by taxi. Expect to pay about £12 - £15, 7am - 11pm. Taxis will need to be booked in advance. Newquay firms:
A2B Taxis Tel: 01637 877777 Special rates for pre-booked Newquay Airport transfers, plus mini buses and coaches up to 33 seaters also available. www.a2bnewquay.co.uk
Summercourt Travel Tel: 01726 861108 Website www.summercourtravel.com
Taxi's, mini buses, executive coaches and cars, Wedding cars and guided tours
Pats Cabs Tel: 01637 830637 Website: www.patscabs.com Taxis and minibuses, airport/train station transfers.
Absolutely Cabulous Tel: 01637 852055
Biotravel Tel: 01637 880006
Bluebird Taxis Tel: 01637 852222
Cubert Taxis Tel: 01637 830819
Freephone Cabs Ltd Tel: 07773 334412
Newquaynet.com Tel: 07717 220879
Royal Travel Tel: 07977 220280
Take a Tuk Tuk Tel: 01637 860437
Yellow Cabs Tel: 01637 871000
Shopmobility
Go! Newquay, the shopmobility service for Newquay was launched summer 2008. It is a scheme which provides motorised wheelchairs and/or scooters for those with mobility problems to enable them to visit the town and maintain a degree of independence. There are up to 6 scooters available for hire on a day or half-day basis with the cost varying between £5-10. Scooters need to be pre-booked at the Tourist Information Centre.
Further details? Newquay Tourist Information Centre on 01637 854020
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