What is the cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Prospect Place via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newton Abbot and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The distance between Torquay and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 143 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

How do I travel from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car?

The best way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus from?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train from?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus arrive?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train arrive?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water).

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Water).

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 25m
£56–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 34m
£22–41
Drive 130.9 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)car 130.9 mi
2h 30m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 45m
£58–114

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train and bus

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Distance: 142.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Torquay, England and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a train from Paignton to Mount Stuart Square via Newton Abbot, Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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