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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Torquay is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Torquay is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Tesco via Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Torquay?

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 Torquay?

The distance between Manchester and Torquay is 276 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £110 - £350.

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Torquay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Torquay train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Torquay?

The best way to get from Manchester to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Manchester to Torquay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Torquay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Torquay is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Manchester to Torquay.

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

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Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Torquay.

Manchester to Torquay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Torquay 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
£110–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 102
7h 58m
£36–55
Drive 257.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Torquaycar 257.6 mi
4h 26m
£63–91
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 37m
£89–304
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 58m
£113–347
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 50m
£138–225

Manchester to Torquay by train

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Distance: 273.9 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton twice daily. Tickets cost £110–350 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Tesco via Bus Station and Rail Station in around 7h 58m.

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