How to travel from Stirling to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Torquay is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Stirling to Torquay by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance769km (478 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Torquay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).

The distance between Stirling and Torquay is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 629km (391 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Stirling and Torquay by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £260 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Torquay. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Stirling and Torquay. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Stirling and Torquay. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Newton Abbot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Torquay. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 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 Stirling and Torquay. The distance is around 769km (478 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £260 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Torquay

Transport options from Stirling to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
£260($305)
hourly688km (428 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 50m
£265($315)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4hrs
£170($200)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4hrs
£145($175)
hourly749km (465 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane5h 25m
£310($370)
twice daily832km (517 miles)
Train
7h 55m
£240($285)
every 4 hours832km (517 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
£39($46)
once daily989km (615 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
£88($105)
on demand769km (478 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