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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 prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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$89 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Torquay:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Torquay costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
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