Newquay beach scene

Atlantic Coast Line

Par - Newquay

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Please note: From Mon 18 Nov to Sun 1 Dec the Newquay line is closed for upgrades. Replacement buses are planned between St Austell and Newquay (most do not stop at Par – change at St Austell instead). Further work will follow in February and March 2025 as part of Mid Cornwall Metro. Full details

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Travelling through the beautiful Luxulyan Valley, across the Goss Moor and finally glimpsing views of the Atlantic Ocean is a great way to arrive in the popular surf resort of Newquay.

The railway station is conveniently located in the heart of the town, so forget parking problems and traffic – come by train.

Sunset photo: courtesy Newquay BID

AMAZING BEACHES

Blessed with 11 golden sandy beaches and some of Europe’s best surfing conditions, Newquay is a bustling town at any time of year.

In the summer the town plays host to a number of festivals and events including Boardmasters, which combines music and surf competitions with the dramatic coastal scenery.

Dogs are welcome on the train.

Newquay beach scene
Crosscountry train heading to Newquay
Newquay harbour
Towan beach, Newquay
Newquay sunset
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Atlantic Coast Line

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Line Highlights

Walk the Luxulyan Valley

Take the train to Luxulyan and discover the mining heritage of this beautiful area.

 

There are two routes to follow, both taking in the impressive Treffry Viaduct as well as other historic remains of the mining era.

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Bluereef Aquarium

Explore what lives deep down in the seas off the Cornish coast and more exotic seas as well at Bluereef Aquarium.

Overlooking Towan Beach, this is a great place to visit for families where everyone can get close to giant octopus, sharks and turtles.

Rail Ale Trail

The Atlantic Coast Line is on the Rail Ale Trail. Discover some great pubs full of local characters as well as sampling some fine local ales.

Buying Tickets

Par to Newquay

£

6.50

Off-Peak Day Return. Valid after the morning peak, and any time at weekends or Bank Holidays.

If you can, please buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website. Download it to your mobile device or smart ticket where possible.

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PLYMOUTH TO
NEWQUAY

£

14.00

Adult Off-Peak Day Return

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1hr 50 min

Approximate journey time

NEWQUAY TO
LUXULYAN

£

6.50

Adult Off-Peak Day Return

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35 min

Approximate journey time

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£6.50
Par - NewquayOff-Peak Day Return

Valid all day, seven days a week, available all year round (no trains 25-26 Dec)

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UNDER 5s Travel Free 5-15 YR OLDS Half Price GROUPS Get 1/3 Off RAILCARDS Get 1/3 Off
Ticket Buying Tips

UNDER 5s TRAVEL FREE

Children under the age of 5 travel free and don’t require a ticket.

For advice on taking buggies or prams on the train visit our page about travelling with kids.

5-15 YEAR OLDS GO HALF-PRICE

5 to 15 year olds get 50% off. Over 15s are classed as adults, but can save with the 16-17 Saver or a 16-25 railcard.

It’s also worth checking out the Family & Friends railcard.

SAVINGS FOR SMALL GROUPS

Groups of three to nine people who buy their ticket together get a third off thanks to the Groupsave discount.

Groupsave is valid on Off-Peak Day Return tickets on Great Western Railway services.

On the Atlantic Coast Line this includes all trains.

SAVE 1/3 WITH A RAILCARD

Devon and Cornwall Railcard

Live locally? For just £12 a year this card gives Devon and Cornwall residents a third off most Standard Off-Peak tickets for you and a friend when travelling in the two counties. You can also take up to four accompanying children (ages 5-15) on the journey for £1 each.

Find out more and get yours.

National railcards

Whether you want to travel Standard or First Class, national railcards give a third off Anytime, Off-Peak and Advanced fares. Most cost just £30 a year.

Available railcards include:

16-25
26-30
Senior
Two Together
Disabled Persons (£20)
Family & Friends

There is also a 16-17 Saver which offers even better savings.

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On the Atlantic Coast Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Par to Newquay (£6.50) are valid all day, seven days a week, and are available all year round (no trains 25-26 December). Look up train times.

Elsewhere on the GWR network, Off-Peak Day Return tickets are typically valid for journeys after 09 30 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Par station
Par station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Newquay station
Newquay station has a ticket office that is open from May to mid September (opening times). You must buy your ticket before you travel if the ticket office is open. When it is closed, buy on board the train from the Conductor.

If you are boarding at a station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more

Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

Train Times

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50 Min Journey

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6-7 TRAINS a day

Mon-Sat, less frequent Sundays

7 days a week

No trains 25-26 Dec

Ticket Buying Tips

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On the Atlantic Coast Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Par to Newquay (£6.50) are valid all day, seven days a week, and are available all year round (no trains 25-26 December). Look up train times.

Elsewhere on the GWR network, Off-Peak Day Return tickets are typically valid for journeys after 09 30 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Par station
Par station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Newquay station
Newquay station has a ticket office that is open from May to mid September (opening times). You must buy your ticket before you travel if the ticket office is open. When it is closed, buy on board the train from the Conductor.

If you are boarding at a station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more

Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

Tickets

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On the Atlantic Coast Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Par to Newquay (£6.50) are valid all day, seven days a week, and are available all year round (no trains 25-26 December). Look up train times.

Elsewhere on the GWR network, Off-Peak Day Return tickets are typically valid for journeys after 09 30 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Par station
Par station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Newquay station
Newquay station has a ticket office that is open from May to mid September (opening times). You must buy your ticket before you travel if the ticket office is open. When it is closed, buy on board the train from the Conductor.

If you are boarding at a station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more

Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

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