How to travel from Exeter to Torquay

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Compare bus and train for Exeter to Torquay

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter 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 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 18 miles (29 km)

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€10

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€7

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1h 12m

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42m

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30m

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1h 19m

Average total duration

49m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Exeter to Torquay

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

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

Great Western RailP33344
10:34AM0h43
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
11:17AMTorquay station (TQY)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX102
06:50PM0h45
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
07:35PMTorquay, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74848
09:12AM0h32
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
09:44AMTorquay station (TQY)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP33336
09:36AM0h50
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
10:26AMTorquay station (TQY)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP33336
09:23AM1h03
Exeter Central (EXC)
10:26AMTorquay station (TQY)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP33333
09:00AM0h36
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
09:36AMTorquay station (TQY)
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter 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 Exeter to Torquay.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Torquay including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Torquay is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Torquay costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Torquay is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Exeter to Torquay is approximately 18 miles (29 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Torquay is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter 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 Exeter to Torquay:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Torquay, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Dartline Coaches to go to Torquay by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Torquay by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Torquay with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Dartline Coaches.
  • 14 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Torquay often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, 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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