How to travel from Torquay to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Birmingham is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Torquay to Birmingham 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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Train to Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £395($470)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance289km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Birmingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Torquay and Birmingham is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (156 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Torquay and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Birmingham. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Torquay and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Birmingham. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Torquay and Birmingham. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Torquay and Birmingham. The distance is around 289km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Torquay to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Birmingham

Transport options from Torquay to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Birmingham New Street + 1 similar
2h 55m
£100($115)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Train3hrs
£95($110)
twice daily306km (190 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 25m
£395($470)
hourly620km (385 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£13($15)
twice daily314km (195 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£51($60)
on demand289km (180 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham