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Travel by Car
Diving here by car
One of the most practical ways of seeing Newquay and Cornwall is by car. There are many bus services and day trips covering the county but to get around Cornwall and see the great out of the way places a car gives you that freedom. The main motorway to Cornwall is the M5 serving Exeter, Bristol and all points North whilst from London the choice is the mainly dual carriageway A303/A30 or the M4/M5 via Bristol.
From Exeter follow the A30 to Cornwall and Newquay is fully signposted from the A30.
Car Hire
Car is available from Newquay Airport
Taxi, Minibus or Coach Hire
There are numerous taxi firms in Newquay - please be aware that taxis can not be hailed in the street, journeys must be pre booked or on a taxi rank. 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 £15 - £20, 7am - 11pm.
Last updated 23 June 24