How to travel from Torquay to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Cardiff is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Torquay to Cardiff by train and car. 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 Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated byCrossCountry+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance207km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Cardiff by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Torquay and Cardiff is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Torquay and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Cardiff. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Torquay and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Torquay and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Cardiff

Transport options from Torquay to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
£80($95)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids3h 15m
£59($70)
every 3 hours225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£24($28)
on demand207km (129 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff