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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham (BHX).
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £100($115) | hourly | 306km (190 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | £95($110) | twice daily | 306km (190 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £395($470) | hourly | 620km (385 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | £13($15) | twice daily | 314km (195 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £51($60) | on demand | 289km (180 miles) |
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