How to travel from Torquay to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Torquay to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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€32

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€81

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6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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3h 44m

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3h 14m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Torquay to Birmingham

How to get from Torquay to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Torquay to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:50AM6h10
Torquay
10:00AMBirmingham
$321One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:50AM6h10
Torquay
10:00AMBirmingham
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:10AM5h50
Torquay
04:00PMBirmingham
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Torquay to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Torquay to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Torquay and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Torquay to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Birmingham:

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Birmingham costing on average $41 (€32).

A bus is $626 (€497) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torquay to Birmingham costing on average $649 (€516).

The fastest way to travel from Torquay to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

Flight takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Torquay to Birmingham is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Torquay to Birmingham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Torquay to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Torquay to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Torquay to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Torquay to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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