The distance between Canterbury and Torquay is around 402km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Canterbury to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Newton Abbot.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Newton Abbot.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Canterbury and Torquay is around 402km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Canterbury and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Torquay is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Torquay. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Canterbury and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Torquay. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Newton Abbot. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Torquay. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 7h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Torquay. The distance is around 402km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £125($150) | hourly | 436km (271 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 5h 45m | £135($160) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £585($695) | hourly | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 50m | £205($240) | hourly | 3,046km (1,893 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | £19($23) | 4 times a day | 432km (268 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £46($54) | on demand | 402km (249 miles) |
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The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.