How to travel from Bristol to Torquay

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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Torquay

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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€29

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€23

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2h 17m

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1h 47m

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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from Bristol to Torquay

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Megabus
08:35PM1h47
Bristol
10:22PMTorquay
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Megabus
08:35PM1h47
Bristol
10:22PMTorquay
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Megabus
08:35PM1h47
Bristol
10:22PMTorquay
$271One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
07:25PM2h35
Bristol
10:00PMTorquay
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:30PM4h20
Bristol
07:50PMTorquay
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Torquay.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Torquay including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Torquay is a bus with an average price of $11 (€8).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Torquay costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Torquay is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

The distance from Bristol to Torquay is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Torquay is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol 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 Bristol to Torquay:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Rail to go to Torquay by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Torquay with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Torquay often also extend their vacation to go to London, Exeter, Plymouth, Backwell, Paignton. 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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