How to travel from Torquay to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Blackpool is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Torquay to Blackpool 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

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Torquay and Blackpool is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (233 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Torquay and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Northern Rail and Transport for Wales run train services between Torquay and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Blackpool. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Blackpool. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £155 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Blackpool

Transport options from Torquay to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
5hrs
£155($180)
hourly500km (311 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids6h 25m
£160($190)
5 times a week516km (320 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids8hrs
£185($215)
every 3 hours575km (357 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6hrs
£160($190)
once daily627km (390 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane6hrs
£230($275)
hourly1,034km (642 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
£21($25)
twice daily540km (336 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£55($65)
on demand481km (299 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool