There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 23m£62–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
6h 45m£19–63Drive 127 mi
- Drive from Torquay to Cardiffcar 127 mi
2h 18m£31–45Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Cary Parade to Trianglebus 11
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 17m£59–111
Torquay to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Sherborne Road, Exeter and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Torquay and Cardiff is 143 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Torquay to Cardiff, including transfers.
Torquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Torquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Torquay to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Torquay, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Cardiff Central via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Sophia Gardens via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 6h 45m.
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Cary Parade to Triangle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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More Questions & Answers
Torquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Torquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Cardiff is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Torquay to Cardiff.
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