How to travel from Leicester to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Leicester and Torquay is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Leicester 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 East Midlands (EMA) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £385($460)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £385 ($460).

The distance between Leicester and Torquay is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Leicester and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Torquay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £385 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Torquay. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

CrossCountry run train services between Leicester and Torquay. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Leicester and Torquay. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Paignton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Torquay. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Torquay. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Leicester and Torquay. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

How do I get from Leicester to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Torquay

Transport options from Leicester to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
£385($460)
hourly689km (428 miles)
Train
3h 60m
£125($150)
6 times a week370km (230 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
£19($22)
twice daily386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£58($69)
on demand335km (208 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