What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Torquay is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Torquay is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at Cary Parade via Waitrose and Sherborne Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Paignton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Bideford to Torquay?

The distance between Bideford and Torquay is 76 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Torquay?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Bideford to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Torquay bus from?

Bideford to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Torquay train from?

Bideford to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Torquay?

The best way to get from Bideford to Torquay is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Bideford to Torquay bus arrive?

Bideford to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Waitrose station.

Where does the Bideford to Torquay train arrive?

Bideford to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Torquay is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Bideford to Torquay.

How do I get a train ticket from Bideford to Torquay?

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Bideford to Torquay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Torquay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain Exmouth - Paignton / ...
3h 26m
£31–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from Waitrose to Sherborne Roadbus 178
5h 17m
£10–15
Drive 58.3 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Torquaycar 58.3 mi
1h 24m
£15–21
Train, line 12 bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus 12
3h 28m
£30–57
Bus, line 7 bus, line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Opposite Churchbus 5B / ...
2. Take the bus from Opposite Church to Stonebus 5B
3. Take the bus from Stone to Bus Stationbus 5C / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 7 / ...
5. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Tescobus 12
5h 51m
£11–18

Bideford to Torquay by bus and train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Torquay, England?

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Paignton via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Cary Parade via Waitrose and Sherborne Road in around 5h 17m.

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