The distance between York and Torquay is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from York to Torquay by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Torquay → York if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
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Take the train to Newton Abbot.
There are several options for getting from York to Torquay by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between York and Torquay is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (263 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from York and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Torquay. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
CrossCountry run train services between York and Torquay. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from York and Torquay. The distance is around 504km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | £225($265) | 5 times a day | 686km (426 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 20m | £150($175) | 5 times a day | 727km (452 miles) |
Train | 5h 30m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £57($68) | on demand | 504km (313 miles) |
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The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.