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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m 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 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).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Torquay to Plymouth
How to get from Torquay to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Torquay to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y80244 · G1516910:29 AM1h06Torquay station (TQY)11:35 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way1 transfer
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Y80244 · G1516910:29 AM1h06Torquay station (TQY)11:35 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G0086510:20 AM0h50Torquay station (TQY)11:10 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$161One-way1 transfer
Other options
G15229 · G151669:21 AM1h13Torquay station (TQY)10:34 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way1 transfer
Y41873 · G149778:50 AM0h51Torquay station (TQY)9:41 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$161One-way1 transfer
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G011319:50 AM0h57Torquay station (TQY)10:47 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$161One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South West.
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