How to travel from Bath to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Torquay is around 159km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to Torquay by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated byCrossCountry+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station and then to Paignton.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance159km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Bath to Torquay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Bath and Torquay is around 159km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Bath and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Torquay is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Torquay. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Torquay. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Paignton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Torquay. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Torquay is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Torquay. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Torquay. The distance is around 159km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

How do I get from Bath to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Torquay

Transport options from Bath to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£72($85)
hourly181km (112 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
£10($12)
twice daily194km (120 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£19($22)
on demand159km (98 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bath and Torquay

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Airports near Torquay

The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Torquay
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay