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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newton Abbottrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    7h 43m
    £128–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    11h 36m
    £52–86

  3. Drive  295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Torquaycar car 295.2 mi
    5h 3m
    £73–106

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 56m
    £113–270

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h
    £124–201

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain train
    10h
    £128–222

Blackpool to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cary Parade via Manchester Piccadilly, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Torquay Grammar Schools via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 11h 36m.

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