What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Torquay is to bus via Exeter which costs £24 - £40 and takes 9h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Tesco via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Croydon to Torquay?

The distance between Croydon and Torquay is 214 miles. The road distance is 193.9 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Torquay?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Croydon to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Torquay bus from?

Croydon to Torquay bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Torquay?

The best way to get from Croydon to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Croydon to Torquay bus arrive?

Croydon to Torquay bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Torquay is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Croydon to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2256+ hotels available in Torquay.

Croydon to Torquay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Croydon to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 18m
£95–190
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
9h 54m
£25–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501
7h 55m
£35–86
Drive 192.8 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Torquaycar 192.8 mi
3h 43m
£48–69
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 26m
£113–275
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 24m
£204–447
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 8m
£296–658

Croydon to Torquay by train and bus

125Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.6 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Torquay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Tesco via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 7h 55m.

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