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

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Torquay is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Torquay is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Birkdale to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Hillside and arriving at Newton Abbot via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Torquay?

The distance between Birkdale and Torquay is 299 miles. The road distance is 281.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkdale to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Birkdale to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Torquay train from?

Birkdale to Torquay train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Where does the Birkdale to Torquay train arrive?

Birkdale to Torquay train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Torquay is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Birkdale to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2761+ hotels available in Torquay.

Birkdale to Torquay - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkdale to Torquay by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 22m
£142–251
Drive 279.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birkdale to Torquaycar 279.5 mi
4h 41m
£68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain
6h 7m
£106–211
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain
11h 46m
£126–230

Birkdale to Torquay by train and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Birkdale, Sefton, England and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Hillside to Cary Parade via Liverpool South Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 22m.

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