There are 7 ways to get from Exeter Central to Torquay by bus, train, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Bus
best- Take the bus from College to Torquay Grammar SchoolsTg001 / ...
1hRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Exeter to Torquay22.8 mi
58 min£2Train
- Take the train from Exeter Central to PaigntonExmouth - Paignton
1h 8m£8–9Drive 22.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter Central to Torquay22.1 mi
32 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Exeter Central to Torquay22.1 mi
32 min£120–160Train, line 12 bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Newton AbbotExmouth - Paignton
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Parade12
1h 26m£11–15Line 501 bus, line 12 bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Rail Station501 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Tesco12
1h 26m£16–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Central to Torquay is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Central to Torquay is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from College and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Paignton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Exeter Central and Torquay is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Central to Torquay without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs .
The bus from College to Torquay Grammar Schools takes 54 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Exeter Central to Torquay bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, depart from College station.
Exeter Central to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter Central station.
The best way to get from Exeter Central to Torquay is to bus which takes 1h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £9 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and Torquay, England?
Dartline Coaches operates a bus from College to Torquay Grammar Schools 3 times a day, and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter Central to Paignton hourly. Tickets cost £8–9 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter Central to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter Central to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- dartline-coaches.co.uk
Bus from College to Torquay Grammar Schools
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Rail Station to Cary Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Rail Station to Tesco
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Exeter to Torquay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- £120–160
ZCars
- Phone
- +44 1392 422 888
White Swan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1392 278 784
- Website
- whiteswantaxis.co.uk
Totnes Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1803 868686
- Website
- totnestaxis.co.uk
Roadrunner Taxis Totnes
- Phone
- +44 1803 732 834
- Website
- roadrunnertaxistotnes.co.uk
Exe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1392 555 555
- Website
- exetercars.com
Apple Taxis Exeter
- Phone
- +44 1392 666 666
- Website
- appletaxisexeter.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter Central to Torquay bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, arrive at Torquay Grammar Schools station.
Torquay is 1h behind Exeter Central. It is currently 7:13 AM in Exeter Central and 6:13 AM in Torquay.
Exeter Central to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paignton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Central to Torquay is 22 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Exeter Central to Torquay.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Central and Torquay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.