How to travel from Truro to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Torquay is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Truro to Torquay 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 Newton Abbot.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paignton.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance137km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Truro to Torquay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Truro and Torquay is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Truro and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Torquay is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Torquay. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Truro and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Truro and Torquay. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Truro and Torquay. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 2hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Truro and Torquay. The distance is around 137km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Torquay

Transport options from Truro to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£38($45)
hourly145km (90 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
£9($11)
once daily139km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£24($28)
on demand137km (85 miles)

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Airports near Torquay

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Torquay
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay