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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Torquay:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Torquay costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Torquay as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail to go to Torquay by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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