The distance between Peterborough and Torquay is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Peterborough 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 London Kings Cross and then to Newton Abbot.
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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 Kings Cross then take the bus to Newton Abbot.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Peterborough and Torquay is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Peterborough and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Torquay is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Torquay. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Paddington and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Peterborough and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough 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 3h 45m.
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 Peterborough and Torquay. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £95($115) | hourly | 446km (277 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 10m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 457km (284 miles) |
Train via Farringdon | 5h 45m | £135($160) | hourly | 449km (279 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £470($555) | hourly | 582km (362 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 30m | £27($32) | 4 times a day | 450km (279 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £70($83) | on demand | 402km (250 miles) |
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The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.