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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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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$27 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Torquay:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Torquay costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Torquay by bus.
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