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. Fowey deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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, Aer Lingus 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 5h 18m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about £92 for a 5h 18m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Birmingham.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Fowey. From Bristol, the bus ride to Fowey takes 459 km and will cost you around £34. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 652 km.
Airlines serving Fowey
Where to stay in Fowey
Average rates range from around £179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fowey
Most booked hotels in Fowey
Hiring a car in Fowey
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Fowey is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.