There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
7h 6m£93–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
10h 15m£34–58Drive 213.9 mi
- Drive from Torquay to Tenbycar 213.9 mi
3h 50m£53–77Train
- 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 Tenbytrain
8h 55m£93–169
Torquay to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Tenby is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Upper Park Road via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Tenby via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Torquay and Tenby is 250 miles. The road distance is 215.1 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 6m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Torquay to Tenby, including transfers.
Torquay to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Torquay to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Torquay to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 6m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Torquay, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Tenby via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Upper Park Road via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 15m.
- 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
- 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)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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 Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Torquay to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Torquay to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Tenby is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Torquay to Tenby.
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