The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Torquay
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Torquay will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 buses that leave Portsmouth for Torquay every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 8 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.
14:358h10Portsmouth22:45Torquay£471One-way0 changes
14:358h10Portsmouth22:45Torquay£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Portsmouth to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. 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 £33, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 175 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Portsmouth to Torquay bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Torquay coaches for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:05 Portsmouth | 8h40 | 23:45 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Torquay
Buses from Portsmouth to Torquay run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 20:15. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 8h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 20:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to TorquayYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to Torquay with National Express for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Portsmouth to Torquay coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Torquay
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
- 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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