Introduction
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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When to visit Fowey

Fowey in June
Estimated hotel price
£119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fowey in June
Estimated hotel price
£119
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 AccesRail, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fowey departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

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 48m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £195 for a 11h 16m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 270 miles and will cost you around £36. From London, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 455 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 AccesRail, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fowey departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

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 48m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £195 for a 11h 16m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 270 miles and will cost you around £36. From London, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 455 miles.

Airports near Fowey

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Fowey

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,201 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,381 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
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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)
£114+
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Harbour Hotel Fowey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Vine Cottage - B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Lugger Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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The Old Quay House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hiring a car in Fowey

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.62.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.62.