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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Torquay is to bus which costs £24 - £85 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Tesco via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and Sherborne Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Torquay via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Swansea to Torquay?

The distance between Swansea and Torquay is 187 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Swansea to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Torquay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Torquay train from?

Swansea to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Torquay?

The best way to get from Swansea to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £85 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Swansea to Torquay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Torquay train arrive?

Swansea to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Torquay is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Swansea to Torquay.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 30m
£93–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
8h 49m
£24–80
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Torquaycar 164.4 mi
2h 54m
£40–58
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain
5h 49m
£79–161

Swansea to Torquay by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Torquay via Bristol Parkway and Newton Abbot in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Tesco via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 8h 49m.

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