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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Portsmouth to Torquay:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Torquay costing on average $103 (€85).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Torquay:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Torquay costing on average $103 (€85).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Torquay as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
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