What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Torquay is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Torquay is to subway and fly and train and line 12 bus which takes 6h 21m and costs £75 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Torquay. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Paignton via Newcastle and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from South Shields to Torquay?

The distance between South Shields and Torquay is 424 miles. The road distance is 381.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £170 - £280.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Torquay?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from South Shields to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Torquay bus from?

South Shields to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Torquay train from?

South Shields to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Torquay?

The best way to get from South Shields to Torquay is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 29m.

Where does the South Shields to Torquay bus arrive?

South Shields to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Torquay train arrive?

South Shields to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Torquay is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from South Shields to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2655+ hotels available in Torquay.

South Shields to Torquay - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Torquay by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 31m
£177–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
13h 29m
£45–83
Drive 378.9 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Torquaycar 378.9 mi
6h 26m
£95–137
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 12 bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Union Streetbus
6h 21m
£79–176
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain
13h 12m
£157–274
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
9h 17m
£105–234
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain
7h 31m
£145–428
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
8h
£117–290
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 41m
£141–383

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Distance: 421.9 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Torquay, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Newton Abbot every 3 hours. Tickets cost £170–260 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Torquay Grammar Schools via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Sidwell Street in around 13h 29m.

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