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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Newton Abbot via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Torquay?

The distance between Blackpool and Torquay is 313 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Torquay without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 27m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Blackpool to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Torquay bus from?

Blackpool to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Torquay train from?

Blackpool to Torquay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Torquay?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 27m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Blackpool to Torquay bus arrive?

Blackpool to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Blackpool to Torquay train arrive?

Blackpool to Torquay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Torquay is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Blackpool to Torquay.

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

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Blackpool to Torquay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 27m
£138–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
11h 27m
£32–80
Drive 295.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Torquaycar 295.2 mi
5h 3m
£73–105
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 49m
£112–257
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newton Abbottrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
7h 42m
£161–236
Train #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain
10h
£146–266

Blackpool to Torquay by train and bus

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.8 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Union Street via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Torquay Grammar Schools via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Sidwell Street in around 11h 27m.

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