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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Torbay by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paigntontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    4h 50m
    £120–180

  2. Drive  258.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Torbaycar car 258.3 mi
    4h 25m
    £65–94

  3. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 14m
    £91–240

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    7h 59m
    £114–194

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    7h 25m
    £98–230

Manchester to Torbay by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Torbay, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton twice daily. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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