The distance between Holyhead and Torquay is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead 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 Torquay → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe then Birmingham New Street and then to Newton Abbot.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Torquay by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £155 ($180) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £86 ($100).
The distance between Holyhead and Torquay is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Holyhead and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Torquay is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £86 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £155 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Torquay. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Midland, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead and Torquay. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 5h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Birmingham New Street and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 6hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Torquay. The distance is around 495km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | £155($180) | every 4 hours | 559km (348 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 8h 10m | £170($205) | every 4 hours | 601km (374 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £86($100) | on demand | 495km (308 miles) |
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London Midland
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