How to travel from Torquay to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Crewe is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Torquay to Crewe by train, bus 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Stoke-On-Trent.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance370km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).

The distance between Torquay and Crewe is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Torquay and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Crewe is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Crewe. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Torquay and Crewe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Crewe. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Stoke-On-Trent. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Crewe. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs 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 Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Crewe. The distance is around 370km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Torquay to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Crewe

Transport options from Torquay to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£105($125)
every 2 hours390km (243 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 55m
£130($155)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£18($21)
once daily417km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£64($76)
on demand370km (230 miles)

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Airports near Crewe

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Crewe
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Crewe
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Crewe