How to travel from Torquay to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Stoke on Trent is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Torquay to Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance351km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Stoke on Trent by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Torquay and Stoke on Trent is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Torquay and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Stoke on Trent is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Great Western Railway run train services between Torquay and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Stoke on Trent. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Torquay to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£130($155)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids4h 30m
£115($135)
5 times a week377km (234 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£19($22)
once daily391km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£61($72)
on demand351km (218 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent