How far is Torquay from Exeter?

Torquay and Exeter are 18 miles (29 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Torquay to Exeter?

Most of the buses traveling from Torquay to Exeter leave from Torquay Coach Station and arrive at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Exeter?

Once in Exeter, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rougemont Castle / Exeter Castle, The English Riviera, Exeter Guildhall, Saddles and Paddles and Exeter City FC.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Torquay to Exeter on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:45pm	Torquay Coach Station	1h	4:45pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:45pm	Torquay Coach Station	1h	4:45pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:16 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Torquay to Exeter

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1hAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $13	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $32	Average Duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers highly praise the service, describing it as very good and affordable. They appreciate the comfort and warmth provided by the coaches, indicating that they would use this service more frequently in the future. The overall consensus is positive, with customers emphasizing its value for money.

National Express Torquay Exeter recent customer reviews

Very good . Cheap way to travel comfortable and warm on coach defo use more often

Claire W.

November 30, 2022

Worst experience ever. An hour late which meant we missed our connecting coach, so have been sat in Exeter by the side of the road for over 4 hours now! Not even an apology from the staff.

Khloe K.

September 19, 2018

I enjoy using the services of National Express. It's the best

Joshua W.

April 26, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Torquay and Exeter?

Stops in Torquay

A - Torquay Coach Station

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Torquay to Exeter by bus

How far is Torquay from Exeter?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Torquay to Exeter?
What are the best sights and things to do in Exeter?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$5

11/17

$6

Today

$11

11/19

$9

11/20

$10

11/21

$6

11/22

$5

11/23

$6

The cheapest trip from Torquay to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Torquay to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $15 for a bus ticket from Torquay to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-22.