Newton Abbot travel guide
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You're Going to Love Newton Abbot
With a population of 25.789, Newton Abbot is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Newton Abbot to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Newton Abbot
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rock Inn, Haytor Vale (Haytor Vale Dartmoor National Park) and Ring of Bells (The Village) are great picks.
When to visit Newton Abbot
How to Get to Newton Abbot
Plane
Although Newton Abbot doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 27 km from Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newton Abbot, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Newton Abbot to London takes 2h 28m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £34 for a 7h 45m trip. The train station in Newton Abbot is called Newton Abbot, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Newton Abbot is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 266 km from Newton Abbot. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newton Abbot, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newton Abbot takes 169 km and will cost you around £26. From London, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 322 km.
Airlines serving Newton Abbot
Where to stay in Newton Abbot
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £187 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newton Abbot
Most booked hotels in Newton Abbot
Hiring a car in Newton Abbot
Hiring a car in Newton Abbot costs £47 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Newton Abbot.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Newton Abbot (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Newton Abbot is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.