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How to get fromGatwick to Torquayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading
    2. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 41m
    £90–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 501
    6h 57m
    £33–54

  3. Drive  191.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Torquaycar car 191.6 mi
    3h 43m
    £48–69

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    5h 46m
    £102–232

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 15m
    £65–100

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    6h 56m
    £198–421

Gatwick to Torquay by train

Calendar148Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Tesco via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 6h 57m.

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