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How to get fromKent to Torbayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Torbay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 9m
    £119–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus bus 501
    9h 42m
    £36–61

  3. Drive  232.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Torbaycar car 232.7 mi
    3h 59m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 44m
    £135–304

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 50m
    £110–201

  6. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    7h 31m
    £96–214

Kent to Torbay by train and subway

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Torbay, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Paignton via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Hollicombe Park via King Street, London Victoria, and Rail Station in around 9h 42m.

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