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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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $301 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m 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 $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to London costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $272 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torquay to London costing on average $301 (€247).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
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.
NX50110:50 AM5h35Torquay, Coach Station4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX50110:50 AM5h35Torquay, Coach Station4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 922712:30 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y80257+
L7942512:25 PM4h20Torquay station (TQY)4:45 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$461One-way1 transfer
Y80269+
L794472:25 PM4h24Torquay station (TQY)6:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$651One-way1 transfer
Y80263+
L794351:25 PM4h24Torquay station (TQY)5:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$721One-way1 transfer
NX50110:50 AM6h00Torquay, Coach Station4:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way0 transfers
NX5018:00 AM5h25Torquay, Coach Station1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$331One-way0 transfers
NX5018:00 AM5h50Torquay, Coach Station1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$331One-way0 transfers
BA1373+
BA78262:30 PM6h45Newquay Cornwall Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6221One-way1 transfer
BA1373+
BA78423:25 PM5h50Exeter International Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6281One-way1 transfer
BA1453+
BA78301:25 PM4h35Exeter International Airport6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to London:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to London costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $272 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torquay to London costing on average $301 (€247).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses 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 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 Eastern Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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