How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Torquay, United Kingdom
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
👋 Also check out Torquay → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£215($250)
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3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Newton Abbot.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£200($235)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Newport South Wales Train Station then take the train to Newton Abbot.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£83($100)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £83 ($100) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($250).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (322 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Torquay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £215 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £83 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
CrossCountry run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Torquay. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay. The distance is around 620km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | £215($250) | 5 times a day | 557km (346 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 20m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 599km (372 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £275($325) | hourly | 843km (524 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 40m | £240($280) | 5 times a day | 759km (472 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | £200($235) | every 4 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 25m | £83($100) | every 20 mins | 781km (485 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | £71($84) | on demand | 620km (385 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Torquay
Train operators
LNER
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Torquay
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Torquay
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay