There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Torquay by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newton Abbottrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
7h 41m£128–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
11h 33m£52–86Drive 295.2 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Torquaycar 295.2 mi
5h 3m£73–106Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 1m£124–201Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain
9h 58m£128–222
Blackpool to Torquay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Torquay. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Newton Abbot via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Blackpool and Torquay is 324 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Blackpool to Torquay, including transfers.
Blackpool to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Torquay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cary Parade via Manchester Piccadilly, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Torquay Grammar Schools via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 11h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £110–180
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Torquay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Torquay is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Blackpool to Torquay.
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