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Compare bus, train, and flight for Birmingham to Torquay
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 an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $37 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 $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $534 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $571 (€467).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€51) compared to roughly $77 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 3h 32m versus 3h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G011399:42 AM3h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:00 PMTorquay station (TQY)$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G011399:42 AM3h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:00 PMTorquay station (TQY)$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G01146+
C4801611:12 AM3h16Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:28 PMTorquay station (TQY)$801One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01137+C480089:12 AM3h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:40 PMTorquay station (TQY)$801One-way1 transfer
- G01134+C426788:12 AM3h36Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:48 AMTorquay station (TQY)$801One-way1 transfer
- G01141+C4221410:12 AM3h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:40 PMTorquay station (TQY)$1241One-way1 transfer
- NX210 · NX5014:15 PM7h30Birmingham, Coach Station11:45 PMTorquay, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
- NX210 · NX50112:25 PM7h55Birmingham, Coach Station8:20 PMTorquay, Coach Station$741One-way1 transfer
- NX210 · NX5015:10 AM8h00Birmingham, Coach Station1:10 PMTorquay, Coach Station$741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Torquay:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $127 (€104).
A bus is $684 (€560) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $721 (€589).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Torquay by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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