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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Exeter to Torquay
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Torquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Torquay:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Torquay costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 45m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Torquay
How to get from Exeter to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX501
11:05 PM 0h40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 11:45 PM Torquay, Coach Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX501
11:05 PM 0h40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 11:45 PM Torquay, Coach Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G011309:12 AM 0h32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 9:44 AM Torquay station (TQY) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C47993
9:00 AM 0h36 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 9:36 AM Torquay station (TQY) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - G14977 · C47991
8:46 AM 0h39 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 9:25 AM Torquay station (TQY) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer - C48000
10:34 AM 0h43 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 11:17 AM Torquay station (TQY) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX501
8:05 PM 0h45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 8:50 PM Torquay, Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX501
10:50 PM 0h55 Exeter, Honiton Road 11:45 PM Torquay, Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX501
12:15 PM 0h55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 1:10 PM Torquay, Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Torquay:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Torquay costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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