There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
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 33m£63–120Line 7 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 7
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 1m£24–57Drive 127.1 mi
- Drive from Torquay to Cardiffcar 127.1 mi
2h 18m£32–45Train
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 25m£63–118
Torquay to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff is to line 7 bus and bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 6h 1m.
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 and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
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 33m.
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 via Bristol which takes 3h 33m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Torquay to Cardiff, including transfers.
Torquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Sherborne Road 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 via Bristol which takes 3h 33m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 6h 1m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Sophia Gardens via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 6h 1m.
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Torquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at 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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