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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 220 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 220, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,113.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 690 Average price | DKK 220 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,113 Average price | DKK 574 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Torquay
Compare the available ways to get from London to Torquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Torquay:
A bus is DKK 471 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average DKK 690.
A bus is DKK 2,894 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average DKK 3,113.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (3h 31m by train vs 4h 8m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 690 compared to roughly DKK 574 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Torquay
How to get from London to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX501
3:00 PM 5h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:50 PM Torquay, Coach Station DKK 210 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX501
3:00 PM 5h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:50 PM Torquay, Coach Station DKK 210 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34782 · C47998
8:03 AM 2h42 London Paddington (PAD) 10:45 AM Torquay station (TQY) DKK 1,296 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
L79428+C016205:23 PM 4h34 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:57 PM Torquay station (TQY) DKK 487 1 One-way 1 transfer- L79342+C48015
9:20 AM 4h56 London Waterloo (WAT) 2:16 PM Torquay station (TQY) DKK 537 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34797 · C48015+
C37183 · C369069:36 AM 4h40 London Paddington (PAD) 2:16 PM Torquay station (TQY) DKK 727 1 One-way 3 transfers
- NX501
6:30 PM 5h15 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:45 PM Torquay, Coach Station DKK 215 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX501
7:30 AM 5h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:10 PM Torquay, Coach Station DKK 215 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX025 · NX501
1:55 PM 6h55 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road 8:50 PM Torquay, Coach Station DKK 357 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Torquay:
A bus is DKK 471 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average DKK 690.
A bus is DKK 2,894 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average DKK 3,113.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Torquay as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Torquay by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Torquay by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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