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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Torquay
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Torquay will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 27 trains that leave London for Torquay on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C480341:20 PM4h34London Waterloo (WAT)5:54 PMTorquay station (TQY)$401One-way1 transfer- L79418+C480464:20 PM4h34London Waterloo (WAT)8:54 PMTorquay station (TQY)$401One-way1 transfer
- L79361+C4268111:20 AM4h18London Waterloo (WAT)3:38 PMTorquay station (TQY)$571One-way1 transfer
- C422334:35 PM3h04London Paddington (PAD)7:39 PMTorquay station (TQY)$661One-way0 transfers
- L79429+C480505:20 PM4h26London Waterloo (WAT)9:46 PMTorquay station (TQY)$721One-way1 transfer
- C42207 · C479998:03 AM2h49London Paddington (PAD)10:52 AMTorquay station (TQY)$1061One-way1 transfer
- C42219 · C4801912:03 PM2h49London Paddington (PAD)2:52 PMTorquay station (TQY)$1061One-way1 transfer
- C42237 · C480466:03 PM2h51London Paddington (PAD)8:54 PMTorquay station (TQY)$931One-way1 transfer
- C42217 · C4801411:03 AM2h51London Paddington (PAD)1:54 PMTorquay station (TQY)$1061One-way1 transfer
- C42229 · C480343:03 PM2h51London Paddington (PAD)5:54 PMTorquay station (TQY)$1061One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Torquay:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Torquay costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $273 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Torquay costing on average $300 (€246).
Other travel options to Torquay take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
The journey is about 45m faster (3h 23m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($81 (€67) vs $87 (€71)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Torquay trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34782 · C47998 | On time 8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 10:45 AM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79329+W34788 | On time 8:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h13 | 12:33 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| G14989 · C48004 | On time 9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h14 | 12:17 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79342+C48013 | On time 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h16 | 1:36 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| W34788 | On time 9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h59 | 12:33 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34790 · C48007 | On time 10:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h48 | 12:51 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79352+C48018 | On time 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h21 | 2:41 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| W34797 · C48015 | On time 11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h13 | 2:16 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79363+C48024 | On time 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h16 | 3:36 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| G14983 · C48021 | On time 12:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h11 | 3:16 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79372+C48028 | On time 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h23 | 4:43 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| W34808 · C48025 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h13 | 4:16 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
 C93099+L79384+ G01148+C48030 | On time 1:08 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h19 | 5:27 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 3 transfers | |
| W34813 · C48030 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h24 | 5:27 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| W34817 | On time 2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h02 | 5:38 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34820 · C48033 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h52 | 5:55 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79406+G15470 | On time 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h38 | 7:58 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| G14965+G01150 | On time 3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h15 | 6:45 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| W34824 · C48037 | On time 4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h57 | 7:00 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79417+G15473 | On time 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h16 | 8:36 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| C93135+L79424 · L79428+G01161_G66477 | On time 4:38 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h50 | 9:28 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 4 transfers | |
| W34831 · G15470 | On time 5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h55 | 7:58 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79428+C01620 | On time 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h34 | 9:57 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| W34837 · C48048 | On time 6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h25 | 9:28 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79438+C48052 | On time 6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h25 | 10:48 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| G14987 · C01620 | On time 7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h53 | 9:57 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| L79450+C48054 | On time 7:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h28 | 11:48 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| G14988 · C48054 | On time 8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h45 | 11:48 PM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
| W34770 · C47973 | On time 11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h59 | 5:44 AM Torquay station (TQY) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from London to Torquay
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Torquay run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry from London to Torquay trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between London and Torquay from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Torquay
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Torquay by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Torquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Torquay
Most London to Torquay trains use the London Paddington to Torquay station pair, with some services arriving at Torre. Use this guide to compare London and Torquay train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Clapham Junction from London city centre
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction train station facilities and services
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Torquay station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Torquay from Torquay city centre
Torquay is 2 km from Torquay city centre. Public transport options include:
Torquay train station facilities and services
Torquay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: On the Rocks, The Elephant Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Torquay. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Torquay. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Torquay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Torquay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Torquay: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Grand Hotel, The Imperial Torquay, Hampton by Hilton Torquay.
Getting to Torre from Torquay city centre
Torre is 2 km from Torquay city centre. Public transport options include:
Torre train station facilities and services
Torre has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Torre.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Torre: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Torre: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Torre: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” This station has a degree of step free access to the down platform to Torquay however the north bound platform towards Exeter can only be accessed via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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