How to travel from Torquay to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Bournemouth is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Torquay to Bournemouth by train, 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

Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) then Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Torquay and Bournemouth is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Torquay and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Bournemouth. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Torquay and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Bournemouth. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Westbury (Wilts) then Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Torquay and Bournemouth. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Bournemouth

Transport options from Torquay to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
£79($95)
every 20 mins291km (181 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£17($20)
once daily300km (187 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£19($23)
on demand167km (104 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth