The distance between Torquay and Leicester is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Torquay to Leicester by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands (EMA).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Torquay to Leicester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).
The distance between Torquay and Leicester is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Torquay and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Leicester is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Leicester. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Torquay and Leicester. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Leicester. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Torquay and Leicester. The distance is around 337km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £385($455) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £430($510) | hourly | 684km (425 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | £130($155) | hourly | 370km (230 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £19($22) | twice daily | 385km (239 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £58($69) | on demand | 337km (209 miles) |
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