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Connections By Road

Torbay is a 35-minute drive from the M5 and ferries from nearby Plymouth and a 40-minute drive from Exeter Airport.

Distance to Central London: Up to 300 miles
Distance to Birmingham: Up to 200 miles (Up to 3 hours)
Distance to Bristol: Up to 100 miles (Up to 2 hours)
Distance to Liverpool: Up to 300 miles (Up to 5 hours)
Distance to Manchester: Up to 300 miles (Up to 5 hours)
Distance to Oxford: Up to 200 miles (Up to 4 hours)
Distance to Cambridge: Up to 300 miles (Up to 5 hours)

Connections By Rail

A direct fast link to London Paddington takes just 3 hours.

Hours to Central London: Up to 3

Connections By Air

Torbay enjoys close proximity to two airports, including Exeter International Airport which is only 40 mins away by car.

Closest Airport: Exeter International
Flights per week to Central London: 7 or more
Distance to Birmingham: Up to 200 miles (Up to 3 hours)
Distance to Bristol: Up to 100 miles (Up to 2 hours)

Connections By Freight Ports

Situated near the coast, Torbay benefits from proximity to numerous major freight ports, including Plymouth.

Distance to Southampton: Up to 150 miles (Up to 3 hours)
Distance to Avonmouth/Bristol: Up to 100 miles (Up to 1.5 hour)

Broadband / ICT Facilities

There are a number of broadband providers in Torbay including some Virgin Media cable coverage. Torbay is also part of Connecting Devon and Somerset - an ambitious project to deliver faster broadband to areas within the two counties that have slower access. Government investment of £31m has been secured to help deliver what is estimated to be a £100m project.

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Contact Details

Telephone:

+44 (0)1803 208 799

Key Contacts:

Jason Buck - Investment Development Officer, Karen Whibley - Regeneration Policy Officer, Alan Denby - Director of Economic Strategy & Performance


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