The distance between Newport and Torquay is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Newport to Torquay by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Newton Abbot.
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There are several options for getting from Newport to Torquay by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between Newport and Torquay is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Newport and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Torquay is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Torquay. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Torquay. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Newport and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 1h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Newport and Torquay. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £73($86) | hourly | 205km (127 miles) |
Train to Newton Abbot | 3h 5m | £53($63) | every 4 hours | 210km (130 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £33($39) | on demand | 186km (116 miles) |
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.