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

Newton Abbot travel guide

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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, Emilia (2 East Street) and The Linny at Coffinswell (Ridgeway Ln) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ring of Bells (The Village) and Pie In The Sky (30 Market Walk) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Newton Abbot.

When to visit Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot in November
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newton Abbot in November
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 London and takes around 14h 10m.

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 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newton Abbot, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newton Abbot takes 153 km and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 418 km.

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 London and takes around 14h 10m.

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 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newton Abbot, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newton Abbot takes 153 km and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Newton Abbot

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Newton Abbot

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Newton Abbot

From 5-star hotels such as the Gidleigh Park to great affordable options like the The Keyberry Hotel, Newton Abbot offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newton Abbot

Most booked hotels in Newton Abbot

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Potters Mooring Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Gidleigh Park
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£323+
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Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The Thornhill
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Cockhaven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Newton Abbot

Hiring a car in Newton Abbot costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Newton Abbot.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newton Abbot, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Newton Abbot costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Newton Abbot.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Newton Abbot, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

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