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How to get fromTorquay to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 8m
    £85–143
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk087
    9h 57m
    £26–38
  3. Drive  185.3 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Birmingham NECcar car 185.3 mi
    3h 3m
    £46–67
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EXT - BHX
    5h 57m
    £109–204

Torquay to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Torquay, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Parade to Birmingham NEC via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Dale End, and Birmingham International Station in around 9h 57m.

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