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 £35 - £90 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Torbay is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between London and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Upper Manor Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between London and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Torquay. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from London to Torbay?

The distance between London and Torbay is 199 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 which takes 3h 7m and costs £90 - £170.

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

The train from London Paddington to Torquay takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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 which takes 3h 7m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the London to Torbay bus arrive?

London to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Upper Manor Road station.

Where does the London to Torbay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Torbay is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m 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?

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London to Torbay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Torbay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Torquaytrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
3h 7m
£90–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Upper Manor Roadbus 501
6h 5m
£35–90
Drive 191 mi
1. Drive from London to Torbaycar 191 mi
3h 36m
£47–68
Train, line 12 bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Hollicombe Parkbus 12
3h 21m
£89–169
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 Torquaytrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
4h 26m
£82–183

London to Torbay by train

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Distance: 198.3 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Torquay 3 times a day. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Upper Manor Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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