There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 13m£118–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 501
9h 33m£36–60Drive 232 mi
- Drive from Kent to Torquaycar 232 mi
4h£58–84Train, fly
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 44m£135–304Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 42m£110–200Train via Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
7h 24m£96–213
Kent to Torquay by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Torquay is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Torquay is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Tesco via King Street, London Victoria and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Newton Abbot via Ashford International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Kent and Torquay is 269 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Torquay without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 13m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Kent to Torquay, including transfers.
Kent to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Kent to Torquay train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Torquay is to train via Ashford International which takes 5h 13m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Union Street via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Tesco via King Street, London Victoria, and Rail Station in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £260–750
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Kent to Torquay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Torquay is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kent to Torquay.
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