Cheap coach tickets from Exeter to Torquay

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Coach from Exeter to Torquay: Journey Information

There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Exeter to Torquay. Travelling by coach from Exeter to Torquay usually takes around 54 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 40 minutes.

Distance
18 mi (29 km)
Shortest duration
40m
Cheapest price
£5.37
Trips per day
6
Most frequent service
National Express
Coach lines
1

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How much is a coach ticket from Exeter to Torquay?

Coach tickets for a trip from Exeter to Torquay cost about £7 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Exeter to Torquay by travel date

£15£10£5NovNov

If you're planning to travel by coach from Exeter to Torquay in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £8 to £9. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 4 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Torquay this week, coach tickets are available starting at £8.

Prices as travel date approaches

£25£20£15£10£5

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

What coach companies travel from Exeter to Torquay?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Exeter to Torquay. National Express connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express654m£7.11
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known coach company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travellers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Exeter to Torquay

There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Exeter to Torquay every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Exeter to Torquay without transferring.

Trips per day

6

Direct trips

6

The coach takes an average of 54 minutes to cover the 18 miles from Exeter to Torquay. However, the fastest coach only takes 40 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

18

Distance (km)

29

The first coach leaves at 12:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:05. To see the times for all coaches from Exeter to Torquay, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

12:00pm

Latest coach

11:05pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Torquay at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Sunday

Least crowded

Monday

City Information

Exeter

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Located on the River Exe in the southwest of England, Exeter is one of England's most historically-varied towns. It's easy to forget what year it is while walking down the cobbled streets surrounded by Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and Georgian facades interspersed with modern glass buildings and contemporary bars.

One of the greatest examples of this town's historical architecture is Exeter Cathedral. The 12th-century building took around 300 years to complete, but every moment was worth it for the exterior's extremely detailed stonework. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is another unmissable building, housing a wide range of attractions from antiquities to zoology.

Take a walk along Exeter's historic quayside for some of the most spectacular scenery in the city, as well as some of Exeter's best bars and restaurants. If you're looking for something to entertain the children, Crealy Great Adventure Park is the place to be. The park contains over 60 rides and an Animal Barn showcasing farm and exotic animals.

Exeter can be easily reached from London via the Great Western Railway, with trains leaving roughly every hour from the city. Trains arrive at Exeter St Davids station, only a short walk away from the city centre. In addition, National Express and Megabus provide coach services to the town from various locations across the country.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Exeter?

Main departure station: 2 Honiton Rd

Exeter has two coach stations with service to Torquay.

All coach stations in Exeter:

  • 2 Honiton Rd
  • 36 Sidwell St

Where does the coach arrive in Torquay?

Main arrival station: Torquay Coach Station

All coaches from Exeter arrive at one main station in Torquay.

Coach stations in Torquay:

  • Torquay Coach Station

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