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How to get fromTorquay to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 33m
    £73–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    8h 1m
    £21–50

  3. Drive  163.3 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Swanseacar car 163.3 mi
    2h 53m
    £41–59

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    6h 12m
    £73–150

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus X1
    7h 55m
    £64–121

Torquay to Swansea by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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