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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Torquay:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Torquay costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 3h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $75 (€62) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Torquay
How to get from Southampton to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Torquay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C42714+L79307+C479996:29 AM4h23Southampton Central (SOU)10:52 AMTorquay station (TQY)$381One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- C42714+L79307+C479996:29 AM4h23Southampton Central (SOU)10:52 AMTorquay station (TQY)$381One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C42716 · C42208 · C42210 · C426788:30 AM3h18Southampton Central (SOU)11:48 AMTorquay station (TQY)$961One-way3 transfers
Other options
- L84454 · L79307+C479996:33 AM4h19Southampton Central (SOU)10:52 AMTorquay station (TQY)$531One-way2 transfers
- W34983 · C4221410:10 AM3h30Southampton Central (SOU)1:40 PMTorquay station (TQY)$961One-way1 transfer
- L79327+C48008 · C422579:10 AM3h30Southampton Central (SOU)12:40 PMTorquay station (TQY)$961One-way2 transfers
- NX032 · NX5014:05 PM7h40Southampton, University11:45 PMTorquay, Coach Station$511One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX5013:45 PM8h00Southampton, Coach Station11:45 PMTorquay, Coach Station$511One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX5011:35 PM6h45Southampton, University8:20 PMTorquay, Coach Station$541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Torquay:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Torquay costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Torquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Torquay by train.
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