Rome2Rio

How to get fromHarpenden to Torquayby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Torquay

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Harpenden to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 28m
    £102–179

  2. Bus via Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus bus 2 / ...
    10h 21m
    £29–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 501
    7h 26m
    £36–63

  4. Drive  204.9 mi

    1. Drive from Harpenden to Torquaycar car 204.9 mi
    3h 38m
    £52–75

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 4m
    £138–329

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    8h 58m
    £233–478

Harpenden to Torquay by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Harpenden to Torquay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Paignton via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harpenden to Cary Parade via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There