How to travel from St Andrews to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Torquay is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from St Andrews to Torquay by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TorquaySt Andrews if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paignton.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Torquay

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Torquay by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between St Andrews and Torquay is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from St Andrews and Torquay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Torquay is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Torquay. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Arthur St, Digbeth Oxford St and Paignton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Torquay. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Torquay. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 St Andrews and Torquay. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Torquay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Torquay

Transport options from St Andrews to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 40m
£145($170)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
£15($18)
twice daily315km (196 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£33($39)
on demand291km (181 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