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 September
Estimated hotel price
£109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fowey in September
Estimated hotel price
£109
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, 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 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £99 for a 5h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fowey using FlixBus or National Express. From Exeter, the bus ride to Fowey takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 270 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, 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 52m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £99 for a 5h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fowey using FlixBus or National Express. From Exeter, the bus ride to Fowey takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Fowey

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Fowey

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (33 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fowey

Average rates range from around £145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £146 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fowey

Most booked hotels in Fowey

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Fowey Harbour Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£216+
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Fowey Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£286+
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The Galleon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Lugger Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Old Quay House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Vine Cottage - B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Fowey

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55.

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