Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fowey to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Fowey

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fitzroy (2 Fore Street) and Narla (19 Fore St) are great picks.

When to visit Fowey

Fowey in June
Estimated hotel price
£115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fowey in June
Estimated hotel price
£115
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 18 miles from Fowey. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus 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 5h 01m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £113 for a 5h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fowey is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 189 miles from Fowey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fowey using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 270 miles and will cost you around £29. From London, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 435 miles.

Plane

Although Fowey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 18 miles from Fowey. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus 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 5h 01m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £113 for a 5h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fowey is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 189 miles from Fowey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fowey using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 270 miles and will cost you around £29. From London, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 435 miles.

Airports near Fowey

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Fowey

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,158 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,271 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (19 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fowey

Average rates range from around £143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fowey

Most booked hotels in Fowey

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The Galleon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Fowey Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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Harbour Hotel Fowey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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The Lugger Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The Old Quay House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Vine Cottage - B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Fowey

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15.

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