What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay is to bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Torquay. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Cary Parade via London Victoria and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Torquay?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Torquay is 205 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Torquay bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Torquay?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Torquay bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Torquay is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2361+ hotels available in Torquay.

Elephant and Castle to Torquay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton AbbotLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 8m
£54–186
Bus via Bampfylde Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUk045 / ...
8h 6m
£28–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Station501 / ...
7h 34m
£29–40
Drive 191.4 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Torquay191.4 mi
3h 38m
£48–69
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
7h 57m
£195–474
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
6h 26m
£123–299
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
7h 17m
£153–437

Elephant and Castle to Torquay by subway, train, and bus

150Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Torquay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £50–180 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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