How to travel from Bournemouth to Torquay

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Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Torquay

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $86, and a bus costs an average of $84.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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$87

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$93

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3h 47m

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3h 17m

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7h 10m

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6h 40m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Great Western Rail

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from Bournemouth to Torquay

How to get from Bournemouth to Torquay by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:30PM8h15
Bournemouth
11:45PMTorquay
$931One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:30PM8h15
Bournemouth
11:45PMTorquay
$931One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:30PM8h15
Bournemouth
11:45PMTorquay
$931One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Torquay

Travel to Torquay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Torquay.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Torquay including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Torquay is a bus with an average price of $84 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Torquay:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Torquay costing on average $86 (€69).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Torquay is by train with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 25m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Torquay is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Torquay is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Torquay as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Torquay:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Torquay, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway to go to Torquay by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Torquay often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Backwell. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Torquay and these popular destinations at a great price.

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