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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 train with prices starting from $13. 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 train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Torquay:
A train is $0.16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Torquay costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Torquay
How to get from Bristol to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Torquay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G011308:11 AM1h33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:44 AMTorquay station (TQY)$211One-way0 transfers
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G011308:11 AM1h33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:44 AMTorquay station (TQY)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011308:11 AM1h33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:44 AMTorquay station (TQY)$211One-way0 transfers
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C479958:45 AM1h41Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:26 AMTorquay station (TQY)$321One-way1 transfer
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C480039:45 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:36 AMTorquay station (TQY)$321One-way1 transfer
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C4801311:42 AM1h54Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:36 PMTorquay station (TQY)$321One-way1 transfer
NX101 · NX5015:30 PM3h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:50 PMTorquay, Coach Station$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Torquay:
A train is $0.16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Torquay costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- 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 Railway to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Torquay by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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