How to travel from Dunfermline to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Torquay is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Torquay by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £300($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Torquay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($360).

The distance between Dunfermline and Torquay is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dunfermline and Torquay by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Torquay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £300 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Torquay. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Dunfermline and Torquay. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Dunfermline and Torquay. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Torquay. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Dunfermline and Torquay. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Torquay is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £300 ($360).

How do I get from Dunfermline to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Torquay

Transport options from Dunfermline to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 10m
£300($360)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train3h 35m
£155($185)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
£265($315)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train4h 40m
£140($165)
hourly767km (477 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
£205($245)
every 2 hours801km (498 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly10h 15m
£170($205)
every 4 hours879km (546 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
£135($155)
on demand766km (476 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