How to travel from Hastings to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Torquay is around 395km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hastings 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 London Charing Cross and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £410($485)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance395km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).

The distance between Hastings and Torquay is around 395km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Hastings and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Torquay is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Torquay. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Charing Cross, Paddington station and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, Southern Service, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Hastings and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Hastings and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Hastings and Torquay. The distance is around 395km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

How do I get from Hastings to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Torquay

Transport options from Hastings to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
£115($135)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train via Clapham Junction6hrs
£115($140)
every 2 hours439km (273 miles)
Train and Plane
5hrs
£410($485)
5 times a week556km (346 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 55m
£59($70)
4 times a day461km (286 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£68($81)
on demand395km (245 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