How to travel from Peterborough to Torquay, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

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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.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £470($555)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Torquay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Peterborough to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Torquay

Transport options from Peterborough to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
£95($115)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 10m
£150($180)
every 2 hours457km (284 miles)
Train via Farringdon5h 45m
£135($160)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 45m
£470($555)
hourly582km (362 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 30m
£27($32)
4 times a day450km (279 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£70($83)
on demand402km (250 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