The average bus between Colchester and Torquay takes 12h 14m and the fastest bus takes 8h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Torquay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Colchester and Torquay. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 2:10 PM which arrives into Torquay at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Torquay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Torquay station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Colchester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Colchester and Torquay is 347.1 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Tesco via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 20m.