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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fitzroy (2 Fore Street) and Old Quay House Restaurant (28 Fore St) are great picks.
Although Fowey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 18 miles from Fowey. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Loganair, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fowey departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.
Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Fowey, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Fowey to London takes 4h 51m and costs around £69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £244 for a 7h 48m trip.
Another option to get to Fowey is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 189 miles from Fowey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Birmingham.
National Express operates bus routes to Fowey. From Exeter, the bus ride to Fowey takes 130 miles and will cost you around £13. From London, the ticket costs about £41 for a journey of 405 miles.
Average rates range from around £181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience.
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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.