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4.6Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Torquay
How to get from Birmingham to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:05 PM7h15Birmingham8:20 PMTorquay$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:05 PM7h15Birmingham8:20 PMTorquay$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:30 PM5h10Birmingham9:40 PMTorquay$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:40 PM7h25Birmingham5:05 AMTorquay$221One-way0 transfers
9:30 AM7h25Birmingham4:55 PMTorquay$241One-way0 transfers
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham 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 train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Torquay:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $79.
A bus is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $501.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 24m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Torquay:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $79.
A bus is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $501.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Torquay as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Torquay by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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