There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 27m£124–189Drive 208.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Torquaycar 208.8 mi
4h 1m£52–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
8h 56mBus, train via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
8h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
10h 58m
Aberystwyth to Torquay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Torquay is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Torquay is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Cary Parade via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Newton Abbot via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Torquay is 316 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Aberystwyth to Torquay, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Torquay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Torquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Torquay is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 58m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Union Street via Birmingham New Street, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Cary Parade via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 10h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- 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)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Torquay bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Torquay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Torquay is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Aberystwyth to Torquay.
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