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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Torquay
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Torquay will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 6 buses that leave London for Torquay every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 264 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £122 Average Price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Torquay bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Torquay coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 London | 6h25 | 17:25 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:30 London | 5h15 | 22:45 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:00 London | 5h55 | 03:55 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 22:59 London | 5h06 | 04:05 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
| NX501 | 08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h40 | 14:10 Torquay, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Torquay
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Buses from London to Torquay run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from London to TorquayYou can travel by bus between London to Torquay with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from London to Torquay
Bus services are available between London and Torquay via National Express coach. Seven coaches run each day from London Victoria, with a journey time of between 5-6 hours. The first coach departs at 7:30 a.m. and the last at 11:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Torquay?
London Victoria Coach Station: Located to the south west of Central London, Victoria Coach Station is the city's main coach terminus. The coach station is a few minute walk from Victoria Underground and Rail Station. Tubes from the city centre or the West End to Victoria take approximately 5-15 minutes.
Torquay Coach Station: National Express coaches from London arrive at Torquay Coach Station, which is located in the north of the town centre and is also known as Lymington Road Coach Station. The coach station is a 15-minute walk or a 6-minute bus ride to the centre of Torquay.
FAQs: London to Torquay coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Torquay by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Torquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Torquay, Coach Station, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Torquay
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café and fast food options (in the station)
- The Singing Kettle (0.5 km)
- Small World Tapas (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 12, 22, 31 Train: Torquay Station
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