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.
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.
👋 Also check out Cardiff → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £80($95) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 3h 15m | £59($70) | every 3 hours | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £24($28) | on demand | 207km (129 miles) |
The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.