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How to get fromTorquay to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Torquay to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 54m
    £123–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus bus
    12h 43m
    £35–65

  3. Drive  295 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Blackpoolcar car 295 mi
    5h 2m
    £74–107

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 39m
    £108–264

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Teignmouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    8h 40m
    £129–213

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Dawlish Warren to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    10h 35m
    £114–208

Torquay to Blackpool by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Blackpool North via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Blackpool via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 12h 43m.

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