What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Torquay is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Torquay?

The distance between Cardiff and Torquay is 142 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Torquay?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cardiff to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Torquay bus from?

Cardiff to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Torquay train from?

Cardiff to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Torquay?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Torquay is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Torquay bus arrive?

Cardiff to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Cardiff to Torquay train arrive?

Cardiff to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Torquay is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Torquay.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Torquay?

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Cardiff to Torquay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Torquay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 26m
£56–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sidwell Street to Torquay Grammar Schoolsbus Tg1
4h 37m
£21–33
Drive 127.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Torquaycar 127.6 mi
2h 18m
£32–46
Train via Taunton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 50m
£58–105

Cardiff to Torquay by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Torquay Grammar Schools via Bampfylde Street and Sidwell Street in around 4h 37m.

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