How to travel from Torquay to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Nottingham is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Torquay to Nottingham 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands (EMA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £365($430)
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Train

Take the train to Derby.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)

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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($430).

The distance between Torquay and Nottingham is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (200 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Torquay and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Nottingham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £365 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Derby. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Nottingham. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Nottingham. 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 7h 40m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Torquay and Nottingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 40m 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands (EMA). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Nottingham

Transport options from Torquay to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
£365($430)
hourly619km (384 miles)
Train
4h 5m
£145($175)
every 3 hours398km (247 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
£19($23)
twice daily430km (267 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bond St11h 25m
£47($56)
twice a week587km (365 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£42($50)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham