There are 4 ways to get from Parkstone to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain
5h 40m£60–119Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Parkstone to Torquaycar 97.5 mi
2h 3m£24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 9m£36–70Bus
- Take the bus from St Johns Church to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501
8h 25m£46–79
Parkstone to Torquay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parkstone to Torquay is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Parkstone to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkstone to Torquay. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Cary Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkstone to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Parkstone (Dorset) and arriving at Paignton via Weymouth, Castle Cary and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Parkstone and Torquay is 156 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.
The best way to get from Parkstone to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Parkstone to Torquay, including transfers.
Parkstone to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Johns Church station.
Parkstone to Torquay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Parkstone (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Parkstone to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Parkstone, England and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Paignton via Weymouth, Castle Cary, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Cary Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Johns Church to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Parkstone to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Parkstone to Torquay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkstone to Torquay is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Parkstone to Torquay.
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