How to travel from Middlesbrough to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Torquay is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to York and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1 then Cabot Circus and then to Paignton.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Torquay is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Middlesbrough and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Torquay. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York and Newton Abbot. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TransPennine Express Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Middlesbrough and Torquay. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Middlesbrough and Torquay. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Paignton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Torquay. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Middlesbrough and Torquay. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Torquay

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
£190($225)
once daily637km (396 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 15m
£165($195)
once daily680km (422 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane5h 10m
£330($390)
hourly922km (573 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 35m
£365($430)
once daily841km (522 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane6h 50m
£175($210)
4 times a week740km (460 miles)
Train
6h 30m
£170($200)
every 3 hours609km (379 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£40($47)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£100($115)
on demand571km (355 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