The distance between Ipswich and Torquay is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 Liverpool Street 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 Ipswich 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 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £460 ($545).
The distance between Ipswich and Torquay is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Ipswich and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £460 ($545).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Torquay. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington station and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Torquay. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Newton Abbot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Torquay. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich 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 2h 55m.
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 Ipswich and Torquay. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £460($545) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 30m | £685($810) | hourly | 1,305km (811 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | £115($140) | hourly | 436km (271 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £19($23) | once daily | 483km (300 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £79($95) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
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The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.