There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Swansea by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 32m£73–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 21m£28–48Drive 163.3 mi
- Drive from Torquay to Swanseacar 163.3 mi
2h 53m£41–59Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
6h 12m£73–144Train, bus
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
7h 10m£63–117
Torquay to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Swansea is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Swansea via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Torquay and Swansea is 189 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Torquay to Swansea, including transfers.
Torquay to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Torquay to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Torquay to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Torquay, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Swansea via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Torquay to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Torquay to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Swansea is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Torquay to Swansea.
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