What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Bristol Bus Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Paignton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Torquay?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Torquay is 278 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Torquay bus from?

Greater Manchester to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Torquay train from?

Greater Manchester to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Torquay?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Torquay bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Torquay train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Paignton station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Torquay is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Greater Manchester to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2730+ hotels available in Torquay.

Greater Manchester to Torquay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
6h 19m
£142–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
8h 32m
£27–71
Drive 257.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Torquaycar 257.3 mi
4h 17m
£64–92
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
4h 56m
£94–226
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
9h 12m
£129–235

Greater Manchester to Torquay by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 276.8 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Torquay, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton twice daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Torquay Grammar Schools via Bristol Bus Station and Sidwell Street in around 8h 32m.

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