There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Torquay by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 35m£57–114Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Torquaycar 127.6 mi
2h 18m£32–46Train via Taunton
- 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 48m£61–117
Wales to Torquay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
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 which takes 3h 35m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 Bristol Temple Meads 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 2726+ hotels available in Torquay.
What companies run services between Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Union Street via Bristol Temple Meads, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 3h 35m.
- 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
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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