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Compare bus and train for Torquay to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Exeter:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Exeter costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (42m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $9 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 Torquay to Exeter
How to get from Torquay to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5018:00 AM1h00Torquay, Coach Station9:00 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5018:00 AM1h00Torquay, Coach Station9:00 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0086510:20 AM0h33Torquay station (TQY)10:53 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y4176012:07 AM0h34Torquay station (TQY)12:41 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$131One-way0 transfers
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G00869_G010678:50 AM0h35Torquay station (TQY)9:25 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$131One-way1 transfer
G1492211:01 AM0h35Torquay station (TQY)11:36 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$131One-way0 transfers
NX50110:40 AM1h05Torquay, Coach Station11:45 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$101One-way0 transfers
NX50110:40 AM1h25Torquay, Coach Station12:05 PMExeter, Honiton Road$121One-way0 transfers
NX5018:00 AM1h20Torquay, Coach Station9:20 AMExeter, Honiton Road$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Exeter:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Exeter costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and Exeter as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express, Dartline Coaches to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Dartline Coaches.
- 14 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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