How to travel from Norwich to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Torquay is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Norwich 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 Norwich (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £375($440)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £375 ($440).

The distance between Norwich and Torquay is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Norwich and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Torquay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £375 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Torquay. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich 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 4h 50m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Norwich and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Norwich and Torquay. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Newton Abbot. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Norwich and Torquay. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Torquay. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Norwich and Torquay. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Torquay

Transport options from Norwich to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
£375($440)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train4h 30m
£415($490)
hourly945km (587 miles)
Train
4h 50m
£145($175)
hourly511km (317 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£20($24)
4 times a day507km (315 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£56($66)
on demand491km (305 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