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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Torquay is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Birmingham Coach Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Torquay?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Torquay is 236 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Shrewsbury to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Torquay bus from?

Shrewsbury to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Torquay train from?

Shrewsbury to Torquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Torquay?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Torquay bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Torquay train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Torquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Torquay is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Shrewsbury to Torquay.

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

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Shrewsbury to Torquay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Torquay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 21m
£96–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
8h 52m
£37–62
Drive 194.7 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Torquaycar 194.7 mi
3h 52m
£48–70
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
6h 1m
£85–148

Shrewsbury to Torquay by train

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Torquay Grammar Schools via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 8h 52m.

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