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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $351.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$351 Average price | $99 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 49m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Torquay:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Torquay costing on average $158 (€129).
A bus is $312 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Torquay costing on average $379 (€310).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $77 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 5h 54m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Torquay:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Torquay costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $287 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Torquay costing on average $351 (€287).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Flight takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton 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 Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus 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 Great Western Railway to go to Torquay by train.
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