What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Torbay?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Torbay is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Torbay?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Torbay is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Torbay?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Torbay. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Great Western Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Torbay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Paignton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Torbay?

The distance between Manchester and Torbay is 276 miles. The road distance is 259.8 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Torbay without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Torbay without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £140 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Torbay?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Torbay bus from?

Manchester to Torbay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Torbay train from?

Manchester to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Torbay?

The best way to get from Manchester to Torbay is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Torbay bus arrive?

Manchester to Torbay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Torbay train arrive?

Manchester to Torbay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Paignton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Torbay?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Torbay is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Manchester to Torbay.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Torbay?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Torbay?

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Where can I stay near Torbay?

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Manchester to Torbay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
4h 50m
£140–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Western Roadbus 102
7h 45m
£35–73
Drive 258.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Torbaycar 258.3 mi
4h 25m
£64–92
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
4h 27m
£79–265
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newton Abbottrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 58m
£123–225

Manchester to Torbay by train

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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 £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Great Western Road via Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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