The cheapest and fastest coaches from Torquay to Exeter
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
54 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Torquay to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Exeter will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Torquay for Exeter 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 29 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 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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NX501Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Torquay to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 29 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price |
1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Torquay to Exeter bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX404 | 00:20 Torquay, Coach Station | 0h45 | 01:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 04:50 Torquay, Coach Station | 0h45 | 05:35 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 08:00 Torquay, Coach Station | 1h00 | 09:00 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 10:50 Torquay, Coach Station | 1h00 | 11:50 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 | 15:45 Torquay, Coach Station | 1h00 | 16:45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Torquay to Exeter
Distance 29 km |
Average bus duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Dartline Coaches from Torquay to ExeterYou can travel by bus between Torquay to Exeter with National Express, Dartline Coaches for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Torquay to Exeter
Getting from Torquay to Exeter Bus Station is quick and easy by bus, with regular direct services running from early morning every day of the week. Approximately ten direct services are available daily. The first bus departs at around 5:30 a.m. each morning and the last one leaves just after midnight. National Express operates the route with buses leaving Torquay roughly every 90 minutes, with a few extra services on offer in the mornings. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour depending on the time of day and level of traffic.
FAQs: Torquay to Exeter coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Torquay, Coach Station, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Exeter
- 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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