There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 12 bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Union Streetbus 12
3h 31m£55–107Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Torquaycar 127.6 mi
2h 18m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 44m£59–106
Wales to Torquay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Torquay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newton Abbot via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Wales and Torquay is 140 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Torquay without a car is to train and line 12 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Wales to Torquay, including transfers.
Wales to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Torquay is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Wales to Torquay.
There are 2669+ hotels available in Torquay.
What companies run services between Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cary Parade via Taunton, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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