How to travel from Torquay to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Swindon is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Torquay to Swindon 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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Swindon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Torquay and Swindon is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Torquay and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Swindon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Swindon. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Torquay and Swindon with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 20m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Torquay and Swindon. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Swindon. We recommend that you drive to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Swindon. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Swindon

Transport options from Torquay to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£55($65)
6 times a week228km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£39($46)
on demand222km (138 miles)

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Airports near Swindon

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Swindon
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Swindon
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Swindon