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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Torquay is to bus and line 2 bus and line 11 bus which costs £12 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Torquay is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £45 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Cary Parade via Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Torquay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Torquay. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Bristol to Torquay?

The distance between Bristol and Torquay is 103 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £45 - £90.

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Torquay takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Torquay bus from?

Bristol to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Torquay train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Torquay?

The best way to get from Bristol to Torquay is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus and line 11 bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Bristol to Torquay bus arrive?

Bristol to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the Bristol to Torquay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Torquay is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bristol to Torquay.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Torquay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Torquaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
1h 46m
£45–90
Bus, line 2 bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to John Nash Drivebus 2
3. Take the bus from John Nash Drive to Cary Paradebus 11
4h 48m
£13–42
Drive 95.5 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Torquaycar 95.5 mi
1h 48m
£24–34
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 Cary Paradebus 12
2h 7m
£45–84
Train via Exmouth
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exmouthtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Exmouth
2. Take the train from Exmouth to Torquaytrain Exmouth - Paignton
3h 56m
£56–110

Bristol to Torquay by train

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Distance: 102 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Torquay 3 times a day. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cary Parade via Exeter, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 4h 48m.

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