How to travel from Oxford to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Torquay is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford to Torquay by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Torquay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).

The distance between Oxford and Torquay is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Oxford and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Torquay is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Torquay. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Oxford and Torquay. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newton Abbot. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Oxford Bus Company and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Torquay. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Oxford and Torquay. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).

How do I get from Oxford to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Torquay

Transport options from Oxford to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£82($95)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Train via Basingstoke4h 20m
£110($130)
every 3 hours310km (193 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£25($29)
4 times a day374km (233 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£31($37)
on demand274km (170 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