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

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There are 5 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 Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 49m
    £122–186

  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
    10h 45m
    £36–61

  3. Drive  279.9 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Torquaycar car 279.9 mi
    4h 37m
    £71–102

  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 Paigntontrain train
    8h 9m
    £100–248

  5. Train

    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 34m
    £121–211

Preston to Torquay by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Torquay Grammar Schools via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Sidwell Street in around 10h 45m.

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