How to travel from Lichfield to Torquay, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paignton.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Torquay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Lichfield to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Torquay

Transport options from Lichfield to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£95($110)
every 2 hours333km (207 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£14($17)
twice daily344km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£55($65)
on demand314km (195 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