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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Torquay is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Tesco via Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Torquay?

The distance between Cardiff and Torquay is 138 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £21 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cardiff to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Torquay bus from?

Cardiff to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Torquay?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Torquay is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £21 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Torquay bus arrive?

Cardiff to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Torquay is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2415+ hotels available in Torquay.

Cardiff to Torquay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Torquay by train, bus, or car

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 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 5m
£22–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 102
5h 17m
£26–38
Drive 127.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Torquaycar 127.6 mi
2h 18m
£31–45
Train via Taunton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 44m
£51–127

Cardiff to Torquay by train and bus

155Weekly Services

3h 5mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Torquay.

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Asda via Bristol Temple Meads, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Tesco via Bus Station and Rail Station in around 5h 17m.

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