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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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€11 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Torquay:
A train is $0.47 (€0.37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Torquay costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Torquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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