What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Torbay?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Torbay is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Torbay?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Torbay is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Torbay?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Torbay. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Hollicombe Park via Bus Station and Sherborne Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Paignton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Torbay?

The distance between Birmingham and Torbay is 195 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Torbay without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Torbay without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Torbay?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Paignton takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Torbay bus from?

Birmingham to Torbay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Torbay train from?

Birmingham to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Torbay?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Torbay is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Birmingham to Torbay bus arrive?

Birmingham to Torbay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the Birmingham to Torbay train arrive?

Birmingham to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Paignton station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Torbay is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Birmingham to Torbay.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Torbay?

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Where can I stay near Torbay?

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Birmingham to Torbay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Torbay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
3h 25m
£85–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
7h 48m
£24–36
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Torbaycar 179.8 mi
3h 3m
£45–65
Train, line 12 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Hollicombe Parkbus 12
3h 50m
£84–124

Birmingham to Torbay by train

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Distance: 193.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Torbay, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Paignton 3 times a day. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Hollicombe Park via Exeter, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 7h 48m.

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