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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 €14, and a flight costs an average of €19.

Distance: 264 km

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€61

Average price

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€128

Average price

3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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30m

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6h 11m

Average total duration

5h 41m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Eastern Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Torquay

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

Our recommendation

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 ExpressNX501
    7:30 AM5h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 PMTorquay, Coach Station
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX501
    6:30 PM5h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:45 PMTorquay, Coach Station
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP22661 · P33341
    8:03 AM2h42
    London Paddington (PAD)
    10:45 AMTorquay station (TQY)
    1541One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • South Western RailwayP61149+Great Western RailwayP33363
    9:20 AM4h16
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:36 PMTorquay station (TQY)
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayP61138+Great Western RailwayP22663
    8:20 AM4h13
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:33 PMTorquay station (TQY)
    871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP22663
    9:34 AM2h59
    London Paddington (PAD)
    12:33 PMTorquay station (TQY)
    1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    3:00 PM5h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:50 PMTorquay, Coach Station
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX501
    1:20 PM7h30
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    8:50 PMTorquay, Coach Station
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1330+LoganairBA4085
    8:00 AM9h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    5:20 PMExeter International Airport
    2941One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8702+LoganairBA4073
    8:40 AM4h10
    London City Airport
    12:50 PMExeter International Airport
    3761One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8700+LoganairBA4073
    7:00 AM5h50
    London City Airport
    12:50 PMExeter International Airport
    4081One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Torquay including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Torquay is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Torquay:

A bus is €5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average €19.

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from London to Torquay is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 48m.

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

The London to Torquay distance is approximately 264 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Torquay is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Torquay:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Torquay, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
  • Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Torquay by flight.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Torquay:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Torquay often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Backwell, Paignton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Torquay and these popular destinations at a great price.

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