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Major city · United Kingdom

Newton Abbot

Spend a half‑day exploring Newton Abbot centre (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from station) and a night if you want market, park and nearby coast.

Newton Abbot is a historic market town on the River Teign, a railway hub on the Riviera Line and a base for nearby clay‑park, coastal towns and Dartmoor walks. One full day covers the main sights; add a night for market stalls, Decoy Country Park and easy coastal trips.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
Airport
EXT
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Newton Abbot: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Newton Abbot999 ▾
  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑urgent111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Newton Abbot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee in café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerLocal cider pint£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Metro or bus rideBus fare (local)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Museum or sight ticketRailway Museum entry£5–£8 (≈ US$7–11)
  • Budget bedPremier Inn double room, a night, per room£55 (≈ US$75)
  • Mid-range bedPremier Inn double room, a night, per room£80 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedPremier Inn double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £50 (≈ US$70) · High £80 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

St. Leonard's Tower ruinsForde House Jacobean manorRailway MuseumDecoy Country Park
Airports
EXT Exeter Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, regular buses to Newton Abbot)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Newton Abbot: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

12 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

7 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

6 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

5 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Nov

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walkable town centre; local Stagecoach buses from Newton Abbot Bus Centre; train on Riviera Line for coastal trips; car needed for Dartmoor.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Teignmouth

go

Door to door: ≈15 min

Train Riviera Line, 5 min from Newton Abbot station

Coastal town with beach and promenade.

Torquay

go

Door to door: ≈25 min

Train Riviera Line, 12 min

Larger resort, good for a quick seaside walk.

Dartmoor National Park (Princetown)

caution

Door to door: ≈45 min

Car 20 km (12 mi), about 30 min; bus limited

Check road status; winter weather can close passes.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Premier Inn Newton Abbot

Close to racecourse and station; good for one night.

Rock Inn

B&B in former quarry cottages; 5 mi north of town.

Ilsington Country House

Spa country house on edge of Dartmoor; open Feb‑Dec.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
£80–£130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Premier Inn double room1 × 3 nights × £80£240
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × £50£300
Trip total≈ £90 per person per day, bed included£540≈ US$750

Close to station and racecourse

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee in café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Fish & chips (pub)£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)
Local cider pint£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
Bus fare (local)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Railway Museum entry£5–£8 (≈ US$7–11)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Newton Abbot is generally safe; stay aware of traffic on busy streets and keep valuables secure on buses.
  • Road A382 sections closed as of Mar 2026; verify before driving.
  • 5G not yet available; rely on 4G.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire and ambulance
999
NHS non‑urgent
111

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Newton Abbot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

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