There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 40m£90–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Uk920 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501 / ...
7h 12m£35–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 6m£38–76Drive 191.6 mi
- Drive from Gatwick to Torquaycar 191.6 mi
3h 43m£47–68Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 16m£149–423
Gatwick to Torquay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Torquay is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Tesco via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Gatwick and Torquay is 218 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Gatwick to Torquay, including transfers.
Gatwick to Torquay bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Tesco via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–410
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–300
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- info@oxfordbus.co.uk
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Gatwick to Torquay bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Gatwick to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Torquay is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Gatwick to Torquay.
Book your Gatwick to Torquay train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1628+ hotels available in Torquay.

























