How to travel from Torquay to Exeter

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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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€11

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€8

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1h 17m

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47m

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1h 22m

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52m

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from Torquay to Exeter

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.

Great Western RailP23033
10:46AM0h56
Torquay station (TQY)
11:42AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX404
12:20AM0h45
Torquay, Coach Station
01:05AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75304
10:20AM0h33
Torquay station (TQY)
10:53AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP31597
09:21AM0h45
Torquay station (TQY)
10:06AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP31601
09:50AM0h49
Torquay station (TQY)
10:39AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP31597
09:21AM0h50
Torquay station (TQY)
10:11AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$131One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Torquay to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Torquay to Exeter:
  • 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.
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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Torquay to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Dartline Coaches.
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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