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How to get fromThornton Heath to Torquayby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton AbbottrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    4h 36m
    £76–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusSl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus501 / ...
    8h 7m
    £31–44

  3. Drive 192.8 mi

    1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Torquaycar192.8 mi
    3h 41m
    £49–70

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
    6h 10m
    £115–310

  5. Train via Exeter St Davids

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St DavidstrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 43m
    £33–119

  6. Fly from London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)planeLCY - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
    8h 19m
    £199–490

  7. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
    7h 50m
    £173–486

Thornton Heath to Torquay by train, subway, and bus

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Torquay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £65–180 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton Heath Station to Tesco via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 8h 7m.

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