There are 7 ways to get from Torquay to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
6h 36m£118–205Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
- Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
11h 34m£50–88Drive 263.4 mi
- Drive from Torquay to Colwyn Baycar 263.4 mi
5h 12m£66–95Train, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
6h 38m£119–274Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
9h 59m£114–215Train #2
- Take the train from Dawlish Warren to Cardiff Centraltrain Paignton - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Colwyn Baytrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h£113–208Train, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Colwyn Baytrain
9h 23m£131–232
Torquay to Colwyn Bay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Colwyn Bay is to bus and train which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Crewe and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Torquay and Colwyn Bay is 308 miles. The road distance is 264.9 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 36m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Torquay to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
Torquay to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Colwyn Bay is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Torquay to Colwyn Bay.
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What companies run services between Torquay, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Colwyn Bay via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Chester in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Manchester Airport, Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–600
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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