Fowey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fowey

With a population of 2.131, Fowey is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Fowey deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fowey

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fitzroy (2 Fore Street) and Old Quay House Restaurant (28 Fore St) are great picks.

When to visit Fowey

Fowey in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fowey in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fowey

Plane

Although Fowey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 28 km from Fowey. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fowey departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Fowey, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Fowey to London takes 4h 51m and costs around £68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £197 for a 7h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fowey is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 305 km from Fowey. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fowey using National Express or Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 435 km and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 571 km.

Plane

Although Fowey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 28 km from Fowey. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fowey departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Fowey, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Fowey to London takes 4h 51m and costs around £68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £197 for a 7h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fowey is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 305 km from Fowey. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fowey using National Express or Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 435 km and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 571 km.

Airports near Fowey

Airlines serving Fowey

SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,505 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (196 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (6 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fowey

Average rates range from around £165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £79 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fowey

Most booked hotels in Fowey

Fowey Harbour Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£169+
Fowey Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£187+
The Galleon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£111+
The Old Quay House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£168+
Vine Cottage - B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
The Royal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+

Hiring a car in Fowey

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fowey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fowey, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fowey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fowey, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.