What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Torquay is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Tesco via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Purley to Torquay?

The distance between Purley and Torquay is 219 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £80 - £360.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Torquay?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Purley to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Torquay bus from?

Purley to Torquay bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Train or bus from Purley to Torquay?

The best way to get from Purley to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £80 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Purley to Torquay bus arrive?

Purley to Torquay bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Purley to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Torquay is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Purley to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2371+ hotels available in Torquay.

Purley to Torquay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Purley 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
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton AbbotLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 35m
£84–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station501 / ...
8h 16m
£32–45
Drive 191 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Torquay191 mi
3h 37m
£48–69
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
6h 6m
£112–300
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Redhill to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newton AbbotLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
5h 10m
£64–204
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 42m
£33–128
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
8h 5m
£202–494
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 47m
£178–497

Purley to Torquay by train and bus

147Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Torquay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £65–320 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Tesco via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 8h 16m.

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