What is the cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Prospect Place via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Cogan via Newton Abbot, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The distance between Torquay and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 145 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

How do I travel from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car?

The best way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 40m and costs £26 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus from?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train from?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 40m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus arrive?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train arrive?

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water).

How do I get a train ticket from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Water).

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple MeadsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m
£27–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk045 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
6h 46m
£16–50
Drive 130.9 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water)130.9 mi
2h 28m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St DavidsPaignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 58m
£49–92
Line 11 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cary Parade to Beach Road11
2. Take the train from Dawlish Warren to Cardiff CentralPaignton - Cardiff Central
5h 51m
£68–133

Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train

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Map of how to get from Torquay to Cardiff Bay (Water).

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Distance: 143.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Torquay, England and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a train from Paignton to Cogan via Newton Abbot, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Prospect Place via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 46m.

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