How to travel from Peak District National park to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Torquay is around 400km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Torquay by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TorquayPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £300($360)
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3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance400km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Torquay by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Peak District National park and Torquay is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Peak District National park and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Torquay is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Torquay. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield and Newton Abbot. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Peak District National park and Torquay. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Peak District National park and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Torquay. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay. instead which will take 5h 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 Peak District National park and Torquay. The distance is around 400km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Torquay

Transport options from Peak District National park to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£140($165)
every 3 hours462km (287 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central8h 35m
£170($200)
every 4 hours539km (335 miles)
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 35m
£300($360)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train5h 55m
£235($280)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Fly to Newquay (NQY), Train6h 10m
£155($180)
twice daily586km (364 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train6h 35m
£245($285)
hourly709km (440 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£46($54)
on demand400km (249 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