How to travel from Torquay to Exeter

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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 18 miles (29 km)

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$13

Average price

$9

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Cheapest

$9

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 15m

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Fastest

45m

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1h 22m

Average total duration

52m

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45m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Exeter:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Exeter costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Torquay and Exeter including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Torquay to Exeter among Omio's users.

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from Torquay to Exeter

How to get from Torquay to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX404
    12:20 AM0h45
    Torquay, Coach Station
    1:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX404
    12:20 AM0h45
    Torquay, Coach Station
    1:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00865
    10:20 AM0h33
    Torquay station (TQY)
    10:53 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00869_G01067+Great Western RailwayY41873
    8:50 AM0h35
    Torquay station (TQY)
    9:25 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG15229
    9:21 AM0h45
    Torquay station (TQY)
    10:06 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00869_G01067+Great Western RailwayY41873 · C47995
    8:50 AM0h45
    Torquay station (TQY)
    9:35 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    $131One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    8:00 AM1h00
    Torquay, Coach Station
    9:00 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    10:40 AM1h05
    Torquay, Coach Station
    11:45 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX102
    8:35 AM1h00
    Torquay, Coach Station
    9:35 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Torquay to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Torquay to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Torquay and Exeter including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Exeter:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Exeter costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 52m.

The distance from Torquay to Exeter is approximately 18 miles (29 km).
The average frequency per day from Torquay to Exeter is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Torquay to Exeter:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Torquay to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Torquay to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Dartline Coaches.
  • 15 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Torquay to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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