How to travel from Exeter to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Torquay is around 37km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exeter to Torquay by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TorquayExeter if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road and then to Torquay Tesco.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Stagecoach South West

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Torquay.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

ZCars

+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance37km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Torquay by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Exeter and Torquay is around 37km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 29km (18 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Exeter and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Torquay is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Torquay. It typically takes around 50min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Exeter and Torquay with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 50min.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Exeter and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 50min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Torquay. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newton Abbot Sherborne Road. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Stagecoach South West run regular bus services between Exeter and Torquay. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 50min.

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 Exeter and Torquay. The distance is around 37km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

How do I get from Exeter to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Torquay

Transport options from Exeter to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£13($15)
every 20 mins42km (26 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
£8($9)
every 30 mins52km (32 miles)
Taxi
29min
£80($95)
on demand37km (23 miles)
Drive
29min
£4($5)
on demand37km (23 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