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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m 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 (€3) 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 52m.
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.
NX40412:20 AM0h45Torquay, Coach Station1:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX40412:20 AM0h45Torquay, Coach Station1:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0086510:20 AM0h33Torquay station (TQY)10:53 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$131One-way0 transfers
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Y418738:50 AM0h35Torquay station (TQY)9:25 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$131One-way1 transfer
G152299:21 AM0h45Torquay station (TQY)10:06 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$131One-way0 transfers
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Y41873 · C479958:50 AM0h45Torquay station (TQY)9:35 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$131One-way2 transfers
NX5018:00 AM1h00Torquay, Coach Station9:00 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$91One-way0 transfers
NX50110:40 AM1h05Torquay, Coach Station11:45 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$91One-way0 transfers
NX1028:35 AM1h00Torquay, Coach Station9:35 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$101One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 52m.
- 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.
- 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 Dartline Coaches.
- 15 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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