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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Torbay is to bus which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Torbay is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Exeter Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Torquay. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Plymouth to Torbay?

The distance between Plymouth and Torbay is 38 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Torbay without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £16 - £35.

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

The train from Plymouth to Torquay takes 54 min including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Torbay bus from?

Plymouth to Torbay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Exeter Street station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Torbay train from?

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to Torbay?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Torbay is to train which takes 54 min and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Plymouth to Torbay bus arrive?

Plymouth to Torbay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Plymouth to Torbay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Torbay is 31 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Plymouth to Torbay.

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

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Where can I stay near Torbay?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Torquaytrain Plymouth - Paignton / ...
54 min
£16–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter Street to Bus Stationbus 80
1h 35m
£5–14
Drive 30.8 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Torbaycar 30.8 mi
43 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Plymouth to Torbaytaxi 30.8 mi
43 min
£130–170
Train via Newton Abbot
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Newton Abbottrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Torquaytrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
1h 4m
£16–31

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Torquay once a week. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Exeter Street to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 35m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day.

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