The distance between Lichfield and Torquay is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield to Torquay by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Torquay → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newton Abbot.
Take the bus to Paignton.
There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Torquay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Lichfield and Torquay is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lichfield and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Torquay is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Torquay. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Torquay. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Torquay. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tesco Express, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Paignton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Torquay. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Lichfield and Torquay. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 35m | £95($110) | every 2 hours | 333km (207 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | £14($17) | twice daily | 344km (214 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £55($65) | on demand | 314km (195 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.