How to travel from Dundee to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Torquay is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dundee to Torquay by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance827km (514 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Torquay by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £160 ($190) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).

The distance between Dundee and Torquay is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Dundee and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £160 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Torquay. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Dundee and Torquay. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dundee and Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Dundee and Torquay. The distance is around 827km (514 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).

How do I get from Dundee to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Torquay

Transport options from Dundee to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
£265($315)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 35m
£175($205)
hourly772km (480 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 55m
£280($330)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 5m
£160($190)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane6hrs
£320($375)
twice daily865km (538 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
£275($325)
6 times a week947km (589 miles)
Train via Crewe12h 15m
£185($220)
once a week932km (579 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
£95($110)
on demand827km (514 miles)

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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