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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 $66, while a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Torquay
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Torquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Torquay:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Torquay costing on average $109 (€91).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€91) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$55 (-€46). The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Torquay:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Torquay costing on average $109 (€91).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Cherbourg and arrive in Port of Poole.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Torquay by train.
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