How to travel from London to Torquay

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Torquay

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €26.

Distance: 264 km

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€76

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€24

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€132

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3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

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6h 8m

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5h 38m

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4h 19m

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1h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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National Express

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Eastern Airways

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from London to Torquay

How to get from London to Torquay by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from London to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
02:00PM5h50
London
07:50PMTorquay
201One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
02:00PM5h50
London
07:50PMTorquay
201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:30PM5h15
London
10:45PMTorquay
291One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:00PM5h55
London
03:55AMTorquay
301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Torquay

Travel to Torquay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Torquay.

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You can get from London to Torquay 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Torquay from London is by taking a coach, which costs on average €18.

This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Torquay:

A coach is €12 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €30 from London to Torquay.

A coach is €14 less than a train with an average ticket price of €32 from London to Torquay.

The fastest way from London to Torquay is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Torquay that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 15 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 2 h 46 min.

The London to Torquay distance is approximately 264 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Torquay is:

  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • 3 flights a day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Torquay as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Torquay:

  • Coaches from London to Torquay most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
  • Trains most often depart from London at London Paddington and arrive in Torquay at Torquay.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Torquay:

  • You can travel to Torquay from London by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €18 with National Express from London to Torquay.
  • You can take a flight from London to Torquay with Eastern Airways. Cheap tickets can be found for €59 with Eastern Airways from London to Torquay.
  • You can travel between London and Torquay by train with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or CrossCountry. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €32 with South Western Railway from London to Torquay.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Torquay with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct coach to Torquay with National Express with 5 direct coaches per day.
  • You'll find 2 direct flights a day to Torquay with Eastern Airways.
  • You'll find 1 direct train a day to Torquay with Great Western Rail.

Direct services to Torquay tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from London to Torquay often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth or Backwell. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your London and Torquay itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Torquay and any of these top destinations today!

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