Alicante to Torquay, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

850.3 miles 1368.5 km · straight line
1020.4 miles estimated 1642.2 km · driving distance
20h 32min estimated drive time
€160 - €197 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Torquay, United Kingdom?

The distance from Alicante to Torquay, United Kingdom is 850.3 miles (1368.5 km) as the crow flies. Torquay, United Kingdom is located N of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020.4 miles, taking about 20h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Alicante is in Spain, while Torquay, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Torquay, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alicante to Torquay, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 32min €160 - €197 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 38min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 42min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alicante & Torquay, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Torquay, United Kingdom
50.46°N, 3.53°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients