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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 Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom London to Torquay
How to get from London to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5017:30 AM5h40London, Victoria Coach Station1:10 PMTorquay, Coach Station€261One-way0 transfers
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NX5016:30 PM5h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45 PMTorquay, Coach Station€181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P22661 · P333418:03 AM2h42London Paddington (PAD)10:45 AMTorquay station (TQY)€1541One-way1 transfer
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P333639:20 AM4h16London Waterloo (WAT)1:36 PMTorquay station (TQY)€641One-way1 transfer
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P226638:20 AM4h13London Waterloo (WAT)12:33 PMTorquay station (TQY)€871One-way1 transfer
P226639:34 AM2h59London Paddington (PAD)12:33 PMTorquay station (TQY)€1111One-way0 transfers
NX5013:00 PM5h50London, Victoria Coach Station8:50 PMTorquay, Coach Station€281One-way0 transfers
NX032 · NX5011:20 PM7h30London, Hammersmith Bridge Road8:50 PMTorquay, Coach Station€451One-way1 transfer
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BA40858:00 AM9h20London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport€2941One-way1 transfer
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BA40738:40 AM4h10London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport€3761One-way1 transfer
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BA40737:00 AM5h50London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport€4081One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from London to Torquay
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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.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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