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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Truro to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Truro to Torquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Torquay:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Torquay costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Torquay:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Torquay costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Truro and Torquay as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Truro station (TRU) and arrive in Torquay station (TQY).
- Buses mostly depart from Truro, Green Lane and arrive in Torquay, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Torquay by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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