There are 4 ways to get from Tonypandy to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 29m£64–117Line 122 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Steps to Sophia Gardensbus 122
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
8h 1m£28–46Drive 140.1 mi
- Drive from Tonypandy to Torquaycar 140.1 mi
2h 34m£35–50Train, line 12 bus
- Take the train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus 12
5h 31m£61–117
Tonypandy to Torquay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tonypandy to Torquay is to line 122 bus and bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tonypandy to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tonypandy to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Steps and arriving at Cary Parade via Sophia Gardens, Bus Station and John Nash Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Tonypandy to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Tonypandy and arriving at Newton Abbot via Cardiff Central and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Tonypandy and Torquay is 160 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from Tonypandy to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Tonypandy to Torquay, including transfers.
Tonypandy to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Steps station.
Tonypandy to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Tonypandy to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 122 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Tonypandy, Wales and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Tonypandy to Cary Parade via Cardiff Central, Taunton, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Steps to Cary Parade via Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and John Nash Drive in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Steps to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Cary Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Tonypandy to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Tonypandy to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tonypandy to Torquay is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Tonypandy to Torquay.
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