What is the cheapest way to get from London to Torbay?

The cheapest way to get from London to Torbay is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Torbay?

The fastest way to get from London to Torbay is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between London and Torbay?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Torbay. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Hollicombe Park via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between London and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Paignton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from London to Torbay?

The distance between London and Torbay is 202 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

How do I travel from London to Torbay without a car?

The best way to get from London to Torbay without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from London to Torbay?

The train from London Paddington to Paignton takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the London to Torbay bus from?

London to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Torbay train from?

London to Torbay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Torbay?

The best way to get from London to Torbay is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the London to Torbay bus arrive?

London to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the London to Torbay train arrive?

London to Torbay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paignton station.

Can I drive from London to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Torbay is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from London to Torbay.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Torbay?

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Where can I stay near Torbay?

There are 2405+ hotels available in Torbay.

London to Torbay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

There are 5 ways to get from London to Torbay by train, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Paigntontrain London Paddington - Paignton
3h 15m
£75–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 501 / ...
6h 13m
£29–41
Drive 191 mi
1. Drive from London to Torbaycar 191 mi
3h 35m
£46–66
Train, line 12 bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Hollicombe Parkbus 12
3h 25m
£77–215
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 42m
£31–79

London to Torbay by train

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between London, England and Torbay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Paignton 3 times a day. Tickets cost £75–180 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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