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 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 58m and costs around £83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £207 for a 5h 37m 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 GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Fowey. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 515 km and will cost you around £52. From London, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 700 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 58m and costs around £83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £207 for a 5h 37m 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 GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Fowey. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 515 km and will cost you around £52. From London, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 700 km.

Airports near Fowey

Airlines serving Fowey

KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,673 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,182 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (772 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,090 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,073 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,828 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (9 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (36 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fowey

Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fowey

Most booked hotels in Fowey

Havener's
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Fowey Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
Fowey Harbour Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Galleon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Old Quay House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Vine Cottage - B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+

Hiring a car in Fowey

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.47. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fowey, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.47. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fowey, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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