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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Torquay is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Swanley to Torquay?

The distance between Swanley and Torquay is 220 miles. The road distance is 215.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Swanley to Torquay, including transfers.

Train or bus from Swanley to Torquay?

The best way to get from Swanley to Torquay is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.

Can I drive from Swanley to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Torquay is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Swanley to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2367+ hotels available in Torquay.

Swanley to Torquay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Swanley to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton AbbotLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 31m
£69–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Station501 / ...
7h 40m
£35–63
Drive 214.3 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Torquay214.3 mi
3h 40m
£54–78
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
8h 2m
£204–494
Train, line 37 bus, line 12 bus
1. Take the train from Swanley to Peckham Rye
2. Take the bus from Peckham Rye Station to Clapham Junction Station37
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Parade12
6h 54m
£40–152
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
6h 38m
£131–327
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
7h 37m
£158–502

Swanley to Torquay by train, subway, and bus

93Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Torquay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £60–180 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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