There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 38m£87–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
8h 14m£20–88Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
7h 21m£65–124Drive 164.2 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Torquaycar 164.2 mi
2h 53m£41–58Train via Taunton
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
5h 49m£77–155
Swansea to Torquay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Torquay is to bus which costs £19 - £90 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Cary Parade via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Newton Abbot via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Swansea and Torquay is 187 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Swansea to Torquay, including transfers.
Swansea to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £90 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Union Street via Bristol Parkway, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Cary Parade via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Swansea to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Torquay is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Swansea to Torquay.
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