The average bus between Cardiff and Torquay takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 6h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Torquay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Torquay. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Torquay at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Torquay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Torquay station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Cardiff to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seaview Diner station.
Book your Cardiff to Torquay bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and Stagecoach South West.
The distance between Cardiff and Torquay is 115.8 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cary Parade via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Seaview Diner in around 6h 58m.