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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Torbay is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Torbay is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Torbay?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Torbay. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Torbay?

The distance between Bournemouth and Torbay is 242 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Torbay without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bournemouth to Torbay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Torbay train from?

Bournemouth to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Torbay train arrive?

Bournemouth to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Torbay is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Bournemouth to Torbay.

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

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Where can I stay near Torbay?

There are 2669+ hotels available in Torbay.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 32m
£102–176
Train, bus, line 12 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
6. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Hollicombe Parkbus 12
8h 36m
£26–46
Drive 101.6 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Torbaycar 101.6 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 5m
£39–77

Bournemouth to Torbay by train

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Paignton via Reading and Newton Abbot in around 4h 32m.

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