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How to get fromPurley to Torquayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Purley to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 32m
    £92–167

  2. Drive  191 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Torquaycar car 191 mi
    3h 40m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 501
    8h 5m

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    5h 57m
    £104–245

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 6m
    £89–164

  6. Train via Exeter St Davids

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 42m
    £75–157

  7. Fly from London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    8h 10m
    £245–592

  8. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    8h 13m
    £215–440

Purley to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Torquay, 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, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Tesco via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 8h 5m.

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