The distance between Dover and Torquay is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover 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 Dover to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Dover and Torquay is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Dover and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Torquay is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Torquay. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover 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 60m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Dover and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Dover and Torquay. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Newton Abbot. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Dover and Torquay. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover 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 35m.
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 Dover and Torquay. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £125($150) | hourly | 447km (278 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 5h 55m | £140($170) | hourly | 440km (274 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £695($820) | hourly | 1,317km (818 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 35m | £280($330) | hourly | 3,056km (1,899 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | £25($29) | 4 times a day | 456km (284 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £74($87) | on demand | 423km (263 miles) |
Blue Islands Limited
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Aer Lingus
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South Western Railway
Thameslink
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.