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 an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €392.

Distance: 264 km

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Driving

€87

Average price

€28

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Cheapest

€392

Average price

€73

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

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Fastest

3h 31m

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30m

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5h 57m

Average total duration

5h 27m

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30m

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4h 40m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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2h 0m

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4h 8m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.6kg

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Loganair

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare ways to travel from London to Torquay

Compare the available ways to get from London to Torquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Torquay is a bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average €87.

A bus is €364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average €392.

The fastest way to travel from London to Torquay is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 5h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Torquay including taking a bus, train, and flight.

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from London to Torquay

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Ryanair UKRK 9228
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ryanair UKRK 9228
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 9228
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC48025+SouthernG27205
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayC48015
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34797 · C48015+Elizabeth lineC36906 · C37183
    3 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    0 transfers
  • BA CityflyerBA8700+LoganairBA4073
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1440+LoganairBA4073
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1438+LoganairBA4073
    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.

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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 €28.

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

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average €87.

A bus is €364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average €392.

The fastest way to travel from London to Torquay is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 5h 57m.

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 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses 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 Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International 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.
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, FlixBus to go to Torquay by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Torquay by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Torquay with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from London to Torquay often also extend their vacation to go to Luton, Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Totnes. 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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