Bideford to Newquay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.4 miles 90.8 km · straight line
73.3 miles estimated 118 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
£11 - £14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Bideford from Newquay?

The distance from Bideford to Newquay is 56.4 miles (90.8 km) as the crow flies. Newquay is located SW of Bideford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.3 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bideford and Newquay. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bideford to Newquay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min £11 - £14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bideford & Newquay

Quick Facts

Bideford
51.02°N, 4.21°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
Newquay
50.41°N, 5.08°W
Europe/London
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 441.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients