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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston 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 / ...
    5h 59m
    £139–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    11h 33m
    £35–83

  3. Drive 279.9 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Torquaycar car 279.9 mi
    4h 37m
    £69–99

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    4h 56m
    £103–195

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Torquaytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    6h 37m
    £162–232

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston 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 27m
    £139–265

Preston to Torquay by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Torquay via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tesco via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 11h 33m.

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