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

Newton Abbot in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newton Abbot in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 17 miles from Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

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 12m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £129 for a 7h 27m trip. The train station in Newton Abbot is called Newton Abbot, and is located 0.6 miles 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 £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

Although Newton Abbot doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 17 miles from Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

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 12m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £129 for a 7h 27m trip. The train station in Newton Abbot is called Newton Abbot, and is located 0.6 miles 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 £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Newton Abbot

Airlines serving Newton Abbot

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,441 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,405 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (800 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newton Abbot

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newton Abbot

Most booked hotels in Newton Abbot

Potters Mooring Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
The Ness
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£158+
Cockhaven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Three Crowns
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+

Hiring a car in Newton Abbot

Hiring a car in Newton Abbot costs £48 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 £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Newton Abbot is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newton Abbot costs £48 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 £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Newton Abbot is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.