There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Torquay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbottrain
5h 34m£58–114Drive 96.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Torquaycar 96.7 mi
2h 1m£24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 29m£36–69Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 501
8h 30m£45–71
Poole to Torquay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Torquay is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Cary Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Paignton via Upwey, Castle Cary and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Poole and Torquay is 150 miles. The road distance is 97.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Poole to Torquay, including transfers.
Poole to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Torquay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Torquay, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Paignton via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Cary Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Rail Station in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Torquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Torquay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Torquay is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Poole to Torquay.
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