How to travel from Torquay to Plymouth

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Compare bus and train for Torquay to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Plymouth 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 50m. 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 $7.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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Driving

$13

Average price

$9

Average price

Cheapest

$12

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

50m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Torquay to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Plymouth:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Plymouth costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Torquay to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Torquay and Plymouth including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Torquay to Plymouth among Omio's users.

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from Torquay to Plymouth

How to get from Torquay to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Torquay to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayY80244 · G15169
    10:29 AM1h06
    Torquay station (TQY)
    11:35 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayY80244 · G15169
    10:29 AM1h06
    Torquay station (TQY)
    11:35 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34782+CrossCountryG00865
    10:20 AM0h50
    Torquay station (TQY)
    11:10 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15229 · G15166
    9:21 AM1h13
    Torquay station (TQY)
    10:34 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayY41873 · G14977
    8:50 AM0h51
    Torquay station (TQY)
    9:41 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayY80241+CrossCountryG01131
    9:50 AM0h57
    Torquay station (TQY)
    10:47 AMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Torquay to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Torquay and Plymouth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Torquay to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Plymouth:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Plymouth costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Torquay to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 22m.

The distance from Torquay to Plymouth is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Torquay to Plymouth is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Torquay to Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Torquay to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West, Country Bus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Torquay to Plymouth:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South West.
Omio customers who travel from Torquay to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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