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How to get fromTorquay to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Torquay to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 15m
    £112–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus bus Uk071
    10h
    £33–57

  3. Drive  257.2 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Greater Manchestercar car 257.2 mi
    4h 17m
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    7h 40m
    £94–223

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
    7h 23m
    £124–185

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain train Paignton - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    9h 33m
    £119–205

Torquay to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Torquay, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Maine Road via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Manchester via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h.

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