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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Torquay is to bus via Exeter which costs £19 - £40 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Tesco via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Watford to Torquay?

The distance between Watford and Torquay is 214 miles. The road distance is 194.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Watford to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Torquay bus from?

Watford to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Watford to Torquay?

The best way to get from Watford to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Watford to Torquay bus arrive?

Watford to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Can I drive from Watford to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Torquay is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Watford to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2417+ hotels available in Torquay.

Watford to Torquay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Watford 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 Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 15m
£82–231
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
8h 38m
£19–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501 / ...
6h 46m
£30–41
Drive 193.4 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Torquaycar 193.4 mi
3h 27m
£47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 2m
£141–377

Watford to Torquay by train, subway, and bus

160Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £75–220 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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