How to travel from Cotswolds to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Torquay is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Torquay by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TorquayCotswolds if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Paignton.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Torquay by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Cotswolds and Torquay is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (266 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cotswolds and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Torquay is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Torquay. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

CrossCountry run train services between Cotswolds and Torquay. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Paignton. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Torquay is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Torquay. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Torquay. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Torquay

Transport options from Cotswolds to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£125($150)
once a week254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£25($30)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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Airports near Torquay

The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Torquay
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay