Visiting Torbay

Torbay is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Torbay?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Torbay then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Torbay!

FAQs About Torbay

How Do I Get To Torbay?

Driving directions to Torbay:

From London: Take the M4 towards Bristol, then take the M5 towards Exeter. From there, take the A380 to Torbay.

From Bristol: Take the M5 towards Exeter. From there, take the A380 to Torbay.

From Plymouth: Take the A38 towards Exeter, then take the A380 to Torbay.

Rail directions to Torbay:

From London: Take the train from London Paddington to Torquay station. The journey takes around 3 hours.

From Bristol: Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Torquay station. The journey takes around 2.5 hours.

From Plymouth: Take the train from Plymouth station to Torquay station. The journey takes around 1 hour.

If you are already in the area, some nearby landmarks to Torbay include Paignton Zoo and Babbacombe Model Village. You can easily reach Torbay from nearby towns such as Teignmouth, Dartmouth and Exmouth.

What's The Nearest Airport To Torbay?

The closest airport to Torbay is Exeter International Airport, which is located approximately 22 miles away. The most convenient route from the airport to Torbay is by car, taking the M5 and then the A380. Alternatively, there are also bus and train options available, although they may take longer and require transfers.

Where Is Torbay?