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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Sands is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Sands is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £25.

How far is it from Torquay to Sands?

The distance between Torquay and Sands is 78 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Sands without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Torquay to Sands, including transfers.

Can I drive from Torquay to Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Sands is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Torquay to Sands.

Where can I stay near Sands?

There are 1917+ hotels available in Sands.

Torquay to Sands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Sands 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
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St DavidsPaignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 9m
£43–51
Drive 67.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Torquay to Sands67.6 mi
1h 46m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Torquay Grammar Schools to St Davids Station
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardens21B
4h 25m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paignton to BarnstaplePaignton - Barnstaple
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardens21B
3h 48m
£39–71
Train, bus via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardens21B
4h 19m
£19–24

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Torquay, England and Sands, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Sands via Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple in around 3h 9m.

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