What is the cheapest way to get from London to Torbay?

The cheapest way to get from London to Torbay is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Torbay?

The fastest way to get from London to Torbay is to train via Newton Abbot which takes 3h 10m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Torbay?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Torbay. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Hollicombe Park via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between London and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Paignton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from London to Torbay?

The distance between London and Torbay is 202 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

How do I travel from London to Torbay without a car?

The best way to get from London to Torbay without a car is to train via Newton Abbot which takes 3h 10m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from London to Torbay?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from London to Torbay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Torbay bus from?

London to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Torbay train from?

London to Torbay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Torbay?

The best way to get from London to Torbay is to train via Newton Abbot which takes 3h 10m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the London to Torbay bus arrive?

London to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the London to Torbay train arrive?

London to Torbay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from London to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Torbay is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from London to Torbay.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Torbay?

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Where can I stay near Torbay?

There are 2684+ hotels available in Torbay.

London to Torbay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Newton Abbot
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 10m
£84–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 501
6h 1m
£33–55
Drive 191 mi
1. Drive from London to Torbaycar 191 mi
3h 35m
£48–68
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 54m
£214–445
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Paigntontrain London Paddington - Paignton
3h 15m
£80–150
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
4h 39m
£74–151

London to Torbay by train

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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