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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Torbay is to bus via Sherborne Road which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h.

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 station to Torbay. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Shiphay Lane via Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

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 National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach 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 £29 - £50 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Birmingham to Torbay bus arrive?

Birmingham to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 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 via Sherborne Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
8h
£25–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
6h 16m
£30–48
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Torbaycar 179.8 mi
3h 3m
£45–64
Train via Newton Abbot
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 35m
£84–125

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, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street twice daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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