How to travel from Torquay to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Exeter is around 38km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Torquay to Exeter by train, taxi 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 Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration48min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Exeter.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Torbay Taxis

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance38km (23 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Exeter by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 48min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Torquay and Exeter is around 38km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 29km (18 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Torquay and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Exeter is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Exeter. It typically takes around 48min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Torquay and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 48min.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Exeter. Trains depart hourly and will take around 48min, 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 Torquay and Exeter. We recommend that you take a taxi to Exeter. instead which will take 29min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 48min.

The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Exeter. The distance is around 38km (23 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Exeter

Transport options from Torquay to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
48min
£13($15)
every 20 mins42km (26 miles)
Taxi
29min
£80($95)
on demand38km (23 miles)
Drive
29min
£4($5)
on demand38km (23 miles)

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Airports near Exeter

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Exeter
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Exeter
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Exeter