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.
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 Torquay → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newton Abbot.
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 8h 35m | £170($200) | every 4 hours | 539km (335 miles) |
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 35m | £300($360) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 5h 55m | £235($280) | hourly | 642km (399 miles) |
Fly to Newquay (NQY), Train | 6h 10m | £155($180) | twice daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 6h 35m | £245($285) | hourly | 709km (440 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £46($54) | on demand | 400km (249 miles) |
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Blue Islands Limited
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Gatwick Express
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.