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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Torquay. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Tesco via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Torquay?

The distance between Blackpool and Torquay is 311 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £55 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Blackpool to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Torquay bus from?

Blackpool to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Torquay?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Torquay is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £55 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Blackpool to Torquay bus arrive?

Blackpool to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Torquay is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 1628+ hotels available in Torquay.

Blackpool to Torquay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 58m
£58–395
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 102
10h 30m
Drive 295.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Torquaycar 295.2 mi
5h 4m
£73–105
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 43m
£92–307
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain
7h 35m
£62–394
Train #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain
9h 50m
£127–269
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain
7h 32m
£128–442
Train, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from St Austell to Newton Abbottrain
8h 38m
£107–351

Blackpool to Torquay by train and bus

106Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Torquay.

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Distance: 309.3 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Asda via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Tesco via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 30m.

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