How to travel from Saint Davids to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Torquay is around 379km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Torquay by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TorquaySaint Davids if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Paignton.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance379km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Torquay by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £66 ($78).

The distance between Saint Davids and Torquay is around 379km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Saint Davids and Torquay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Torquay is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £66 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Torquay. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Paignton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Torquay. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Torquay. We recommend that you take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Paignton. instead which will take 8h 45m.

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 Saint Davids and Torquay. The distance is around 379km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Torquay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

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Transport options from Saint Davids to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 45m
£25($29)
twice daily467km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£66($78)
on demand379km (235 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