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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Torbay is to bus which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Torbay is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Torbay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Torbay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shiphay Lane via Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Paignton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Bristol to Torbay?

The distance between Bristol and Torbay is 105 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Torbay without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £45 - £85.

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Paignton takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Torbay bus from?

Bristol to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Torbay train from?

Bristol to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Torbay?

The best way to get from Bristol to Torbay is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Bristol to Torbay bus arrive?

Bristol to Torbay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Bristol to Torbay train arrive?

Bristol to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Paignton station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Torbay is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Bristol to Torbay.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
1h 54m
£45–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sidwell Street to Shiphay Lanebus Tg1
3h 46m
£11–38
Drive 96.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Torbaycar 96.2 mi
1h 47m
£24–35
Train, line 12 bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Hollicombe Parkbus 12
2h 16m
£44–79

Bristol to Torbay by train

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Distance: 104.1 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Paignton 3 times a day. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiphay Lane via Bampfylde Street and Sidwell Street in around 3h 46m.

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