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Compare bus, train, and flight for Torquay to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 London:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to London costing on average $69.
A bus is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torquay to London costing on average $158.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
The journey is about 10m faster (4h 0m by train vs 4h 10m by car) and roughly $19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 vs $88). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Torquay to London
How to get from Torquay to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Torquay to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5018:10 AM5h15Torquay, Coach Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5018:10 AM5h15Torquay, Coach Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92276:05 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport7:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
C33246 · W3454610:45 PM6h19Torquay station (TQY)5:04 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$601One-way1 transfer
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L794492:21 PM5h03Torquay station (TQY)7:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1001One-way1 transfer
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L794724:21 PM5h03Torquay station (TQY)9:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1001One-way1 transfer
NX5018:10 AM5h40Torquay, Coach Station1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
NX40412:20 AM5h55Torquay, Coach Station6:15 AMLondon, Earl's Court$221One-way0 transfers
NX40412:20 AM6h15Torquay, Coach Station6:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
BA7842+
BA13796:10 PM14h00Exeter International Airport8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
BA4086+
BA13415:55 PM13h25Exeter International Airport7:20 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
BA7826+
BA13732:30 PM6h30Newquay Cornwall Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to London:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to London costing on average $100.
A bus is $507 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torquay to London costing on average $549.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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