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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Torquay | Exeter St Thomas | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Torre | Exeter St David's | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Torquay | Exeter St Thomas | No tags | ||||
| Train | Torquay | Exeter St Thomas | No tags | ||||
| Train | Torquay | Exeter St David's | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Torquay to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Torquay to Exeter by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Torquay to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Torquay to Exeter start from R 222. The average price for this train route is around R 224. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Torquay to Exeter?
The average train journey time from Torquay to Exeter is 43m, covering a distance of 30 km. The quickest train can get you there in 29m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Torquay to Exeter route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Torquay to Exeter?
The earliest train from Torquay to Exeter departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 23:29.
Which is the best train operator from Torquay to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Torquay to Exeter?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Torquay to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Torquay to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Torquay to Exeter was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 210To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Torquay to Exeter as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 210 to R 529 for a train ticket from Torquay to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 210, which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
