How to travel from Plymouth to Torquay

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Compare bus and train 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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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Driving

$14

Average price

$10

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Cheapest

$12

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

49m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 57m

Average total duration

1h 27m

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30m

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1h 5m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Torquay is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Torquay:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Torquay costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Torquay is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plymouth and Torquay including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Plymouth to Torquay among Omio's users.

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from Plymouth to Torquay

How to get from Plymouth to Torquay by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Plymouth to Torquay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western Railway
    9:40 AM1h37
    Plymouth
    11:17 AMTorquay
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western Railway
    9:40 AM1h37
    Plymouth
    11:17 AMTorquay
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:15 PM1h05
    Plymouth
    12:20 AMTorquay
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western Railway
    11:35 AM1h41
    Plymouth
    1:16 PMTorquay
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    7:20 AM1h15
    Plymouth
    8:35 AMTorquay
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    6:20 AM1h15
    Plymouth
    7:35 AMTorquay
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Torquay

Travel to Torquay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Torquay.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Torquay including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Torquay is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Torquay:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Torquay costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Torquay is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Torquay take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 27m.

The distance from Plymouth to Torquay is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Torquay is:
  • Around 6 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Torquay:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Torquay, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Torquay by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Plymouth to Torquay:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Torquay often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Exeter, Backwell, Paignton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Torquay and these popular destinations at a great price.

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