The distance between Seaton and Torquay is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Seaton 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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Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
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Take the train to Newton Abbot.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Paignton.
There are several options for getting from Seaton to Torquay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Seaton and Torquay is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (26 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Seaton and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seaton to Torquay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Torquay. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington and Newton Abbot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
CrossCountry run train services between Seaton and Torquay. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seaton and Torquay. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Paignton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Seaton and Torquay. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Seaton and Torquay. The distance is around 585km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Newcastle, plane + 4 similar | 4h 20m | £190($225) | twice a week | 608km (378 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £165($195) | twice a week | 650km (404 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 35m | £290($345) | twice a week | 848km (527 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 40m | £360($425) | twice a week | 810km (504 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 45m | £305($360) | 5 times a week | 893km (555 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 635km (395 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | £24($28) | twice daily | 634km (394 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | £100($120) | on demand | 585km (364 miles) |
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