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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $291 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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 $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to London costing on average $80 (€64).
A bus is $262 (€209) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torquay to London costing on average $291 (€232).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
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.
NX5018:00 AM5h25Torquay, Coach Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5018:00 AM5h25Torquay, Coach Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P31578 · P225996:02 AM2h57Torquay station (TQY)8:59 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$2291One-way1 transfer
Other options
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P611656:02 AM4h47Torquay station (TQY)10:49 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1041One-way1 transfer
P31584+
P61176 · P613867:24 AM4h23Torquay station (TQY)11:47 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1301One-way2 transfers
P31584+
P611767:24 AM4h25Torquay station (TQY)11:49 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$1361One-way1 transfer
NX5018:00 AM5h50Torquay, Coach Station1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$361One-way0 transfers
NX50110:50 AM5h35Torquay, Coach Station4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$361One-way0 transfers
NX50110:50 AM6h00Torquay, Coach Station4:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$361One-way0 transfers
BA7842+
BA13733:25 PM5h35Exeter International Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3081One-way1 transfer
BA7804+
BA136510:35 AM4h35Newquay Cornwall Airport3:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3651One-way1 transfer
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BA137310:35 AM10h25Newquay Cornwall Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to London:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to London costing on average $80 (€64).
A bus is $262 (€209) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torquay to London costing on average $291 (€232).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Gatwick 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to London by train.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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