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How to get fromBournemouth to Torquayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Torquay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbottrain train
    5h 27m
    £75–158

  2. Drive  100.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Torquaycar car 100.9 mi
    2h 9m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 26m
    £41–83

  4. Bus, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus bus 12
    5h 48m
    £52–106

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 501
    7h 59m
    £50–132

Bournemouth to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Union Street via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Cary Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 7h 59m.

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