What is the cheapest way to get from Torquay to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Manchester is to bus which costs £20 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Torquay to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs £90 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Torquay to Manchester?

The distance between Torquay and Manchester is 276 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.

How do I travel from Torquay to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Torquay to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Torquay to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Torquay to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Manchester bus from?

Torquay to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Manchester train from?

Torquay to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Manchester?

The best way to get from Torquay to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Torquay to Manchester bus arrive?

Torquay to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Torquay to Manchester train arrive?

Torquay to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Manchester is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Torquay to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Torquay to Manchester?

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Torquay to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Torquay to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 37m
£65–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
8h 39m
£20–55
Drive 257.3 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Manchester257.3 mi
4h 23m
£65–94
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
4h
£90–324
Train
1. Take the train from Teignmouth to Manchester PiccadillyPaignton - Manchester Piccadilly
7h
£113–343
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 49m
£95–175
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
6h 4m
£139–380
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bodmin Parkway
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
7h 21m
£93–312

Torquay to Manchester by train

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Distance: 274 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Shudehill Interchange via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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