There are 4 ways to get from Bridgend to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 5m£65–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sidwell Street to Torquay Grammar Schoolsbus Tg1
6h 7m£24–38Drive 142.9 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Torquaycar 142.9 mi
2h 32m£36–52Train via Taunton
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 14m£65–123
Bridgend to Torquay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Torquay is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Sophia Gardens and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Bridgend and Torquay is 163 miles. The road distance is 143.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Bridgend to Torquay, including transfers.
Bridgend to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Bridgend to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Paignton via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Torquay Grammar Schools via Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Sidwell Street to Torquay Grammar Schools
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Bridgend to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Torquay is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Bridgend to Torquay.
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