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Compare train and bus for Bath to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bath to Torquay
Compare the available ways to get from Bath to Torquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Torquay:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Torquay costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $61 (€51) compared to roughly $36 (€31) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Bath to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Torquay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:06 AM 2h39 Bath 10:45 AM Torquay $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:06 AM 2h39 Bath 10:45 AM Torquay $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:06 AM 2h20 Bath 9:26 AM Torquay $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Torquay:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Torquay costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Torquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Torquay by train.
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