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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.
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Take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 5hrs | £155($180) | hourly | 500km (311 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 6h 25m | £160($190) | 5 times a week | 516km (320 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 8hrs | £185($215) | every 3 hours | 575km (357 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6hrs | £160($190) | once daily | 627km (390 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 6hrs | £230($275) | hourly | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | £21($25) | twice daily | 540km (336 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £55($65) | on demand | 481km (299 miles) |
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