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Compare train and bus 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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Torquay to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Exeter:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Exeter costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in Exeter Central (EXC).
- Buses mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express, Dartline Coaches to go to Exeter by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Dartline Coaches.
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