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How to get fromBlackpool to Torquayby train, bus, car, or plane

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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 via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 25m
    £123–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    12h 8m
    £48–89

  3. Drive  295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Torquaycar car 295.2 mi
    5h 3m
    £73–105

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Newton Abbottrain train
    8h 59m
    £106–259

  5. Train

    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 38m
    £128–212

  6. Train #2

    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
    9h 54m
    £128–222

Blackpool to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Union Street via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Cary Parade via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 12h 8m.

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