Torquay to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Torquay to London

Showing times and prices for 18 Nov

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

5 h 58 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

264 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Torquay to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Torquay to London will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Torquay for London every day 4 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 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.

National Express
07:005h50
Torquay
12:50London
£171One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:455h35
Torquay
20:20London
£171One-way
0 changes
National Express
03:506h00
Torquay
09:50London
£171One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:556h25
Torquay
05:20London
£261One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Torquay to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Torquay to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 £15, and a flight costs an average of £27.

Distance: 264 km

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Train
Flight

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

£60

Average Price

£139

Average Price

6h 19m

Average total duration

5h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 59m

Average total duration

3h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Torquay to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Torquay to London coaches for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 22:41
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express22:55 Torquay
6h25
05:20 London0 changesdirect
Tuesday 18 November
national_express03:50 Torquay
6h00
09:50 London0 changesdirect
national_express07:00 Torquay
5h50
12:50 London0 changesdirect
national_express14:45 Torquay
5h35
20:20 London0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Torquay to London

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Buses from Torquay to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

There are 4 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 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
264 km
Average bus duration
5h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Torquay to LondonYou can travel by bus between Torquay to London with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 30m
Cheapest Price
£16
National Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Torquay to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Torquay to London can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Torquay to London is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Torquay to London is 5 h 30 min   to travel the 164 mile long journey, with around there are 6 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Torquay to London leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Torquay to London leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Torquay to London without having to change trains with National Express. There are 5 direct coaches from Torquay to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the route from Torquay to London you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to London from Torquay on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

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 London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Torquay to London is March.
You have options as you can travel between Torquay and London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
No, the coach from Torquay to London has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Torquay to London.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Torquay to London.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Torquay to London.
    No, luggage for the coach from Torquay to London needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Torquay to London.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Torquay to London.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Torquay to London.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Torquay to London.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and London

    Torquay
    London
    The major coach station for departures in Torquay is Torquay, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Torquay, Coach Station for your trip from Torquay to London.
    Torquay, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Lymington Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café and fast food options (in the station)
    • The Singing Kettle (0.5 km)
    • Small World Tapas (0.7 km).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the station.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Ramps, assistance
    WC
    WC
    • Available near the entrance.
    Public transport options for Torquay, Coach Station
    • Bus: 12, 22, 31 Train: Torquay Station

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