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How to get from London to Torquay

3 ways, 265 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.

3 ways to travel

WayDoor to doorPrice
Trainbest3h 32m£45–223 estimated
Drivecheapest5h 5m£28–37 estimated
Taxi5h 5m£435–620 estimated

Departures today

  1. 08:05 → 12:264h 21m · 2 changesLondon Underground (TfL) Bakerloo£50–182
  2. 08:07 → 12:264h 19m · 3 changesLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£51–184
  3. 08:18 → 11:503h 32m · 1 changeLondon Buses 36£79–222
  4. 08:35 → 12:574h 22m · 1 changeLondon Underground (TfL) Bakerloo£50–181
  5. 08:37 → 12:574h 20m · 4 changesLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£52–188
  6. 08:43 → 12:343h 51m · 1 changeLondon Buses 7£62–199

Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.

Questions people ask

How long does it take to get from London to Torquay?
The fastest way is by train: about 3h 32m door to door. The straight-line distance is 265 km.
What is the cheapest way from London to Torquay?
Drive is the cheapest, from £28. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
Is there a direct train from London to Torquay?
Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 3h 32m.
How far is Torquay from London by road?
About 312 km, roughly 5h 5m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £28–37; tolls and parking are extra.

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