How to travel from Ipswich to Torquay, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £460($545)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Torquay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Ipswich to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Torquay

Transport options from Ipswich to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
£460($545)
hourly522km (324 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 30m
£685($810)
hourly1,305km (811 miles)
Train
4hrs
£115($140)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
£19($23)
once daily483km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£79($95)
on demand455km (283 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