How to travel from Hull to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Torquay is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hull 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Humberside (HUY) to Newquay (NQY) then take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Paignton.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance512km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Hull to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($245).

The distance between Hull and Torquay is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (264 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hull and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Torquay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Torquay. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Newton Abbot. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Torquay. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Hull and Torquay. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Paignton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Torquay. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Hull and Torquay. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

How do I get from Hull to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Torquay

Transport options from Hull to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
£210($245)
every 4 hours662km (411 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
£225($270)
twice a week766km (476 miles)
Train to York, plane5h 15m
£175($210)
twice a week804km (500 miles)
Train
5h 40m
£145($175)
every 3 hours522km (324 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£19($23)
once daily531km (330 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£89($105)
on demand512km (318 miles)

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Airlines

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