There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 35m£67–127Drive 138 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 138 mi
2h 38m£34–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Torquay to Cardiff-CWL138 mi
2h 38mTrain, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
6h£65–125
Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Torquay and arriving at Barry via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Torquay and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 154 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Torquay to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1553+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
What companies run services between Torquay, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Torquay to Cardiff Airport via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Torquay to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Torquay to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Torquay to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Torquay and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















