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.
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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Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Newton Abbot.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 40m | £260($305) | hourly | 688km (428 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 50m | £265($315) | hourly | 690km (429 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 4hrs | £170($200) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4hrs | £145($175) | hourly | 749km (465 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 5h 25m | £310($370) | twice daily | 832km (517 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | £240($285) | every 4 hours | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus | 12h 45m | £39($46) | once daily | 989km (615 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £88($105) | on demand | 769km (478 miles) |
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