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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 London to Torquay:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $274 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average $300 (€246).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
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.
- NX5017:30 AM5h40London, Victoria Coach Station1:10 PMTorquay, Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5017:30 AM5h40London, Victoria Coach Station1:10 PMTorquay, Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92284:30 PM1h10London Stansted Airport5:40 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
L79328+C480068:15 AM5h00London Waterloo (WAT)1:15 PMTorquay station (TQY)$721One-way1 transfer- L79408+C480413:20 PM5h09London Waterloo (WAT)8:29 PMTorquay station (TQY)$721One-way1 transfer
- L79430+C480475:20 PM5h10London Waterloo (WAT)10:30 PMTorquay station (TQY)$721One-way1 transfer
- NX5016:30 PM5h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45 PMTorquay, Coach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- NX5013:00 PM5h20London, Victoria Coach Station8:20 PMTorquay, Coach Station$331One-way0 transfers
- NX032 · NX5011:50 PM6h30London, Hammersmith Bridge Road8:20 PMTorquay, Coach Station$651One-way1 transfer
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BA40857:35 AM9h55London Heathrow Airport5:30 PMExeter International Airport$4001One-way1 transfer- BA1360+BA78418:45 AM8h35London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$7151One-way1 transfer
- BA1360+BA78258:45 AM5h10London Heathrow Airport1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$7211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Torquay:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $274 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average $300 (€246).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights 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 Newquay Cornwall 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Torquay by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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