The distance between Ely and Torquay is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ely 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 Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Newton Abbot.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.
There are several options for getting from Ely to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £460 ($545).
The distance between Ely and Torquay is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Ely and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £460 ($545).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Torquay. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Paddington and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Great Northern and Great Western Railway run train services between Ely and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Ely and Torquay. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ely to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Newton Abbot. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.
National Express run regular bus services between Ely and Torquay. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Ely and Torquay. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 5m | £460($545) | hourly | 533km (331 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 6hrs | £660($785) | hourly | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | £115($135) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Bus | 7h 60m | £19($22) | 4 times a day | 477km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £74($87) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
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The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.