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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Torquay
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Torquay will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham for Torquay every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Birmingham to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £452.
Distance: 251 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £503 Average Price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Torquay trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C75084+ P33378 | On time 12:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h24 | 15:36 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
| 09:12 Birmingham | 3h28 | 12:40 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:42 Birmingham | 3h17 | 12:59 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Torquay
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Trains from Birmingham to Torquay run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 20:25 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Birmingham to Torquay trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham and Torquay from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Trains from Birmingham to Torquay
With nearly 20 departures per day, both direct and indirect services, passengers are sure to find a route the this quintessential British seaside town. A popular destination in its own right, but it also serves as a great base for exploring the lush countryside and beaches of Devon and Cornwall. Direct trains run between Birmingham and Torquay on a daily basis, offering an easy escape for urbanites in need of a break.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Torquay?
Almost all trains to Torquay from Birmingham are offered by Cross Country, which is also the only provider of direct train services. Great Western Railway also offers 2-3 trains per day along this route, but these are usually night services with up to six stops and significantly longer journey times.
How long is the train from Birmingham to Torquay?
It can take just 2 hours 56 minutes to reach Torquay from Birmingham when you travel direct with Cross Country. The fastest train is usually the first train of the day. The slowest train, an exceptionally long night service from Great Western, takes 14 hours 18 minutes. The average journey time is much shorter, coming in at around 3 hours 20 minutes.
How many trains are there from Birmingham to Torquay?
Most days there are 3-5 direct train services along this route, plus 12-14 journeys with one stop and 2-3 journeys with two or more stops. That’s around 15-20 options per day, departing once or twice an hour throughout the day and into the night.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Torquay?
Departure train station: Birmingham New Street is Birmingham’s biggest train station, located right in the centre of the city. It’s conveniently connected to the famous Bullring shopping centre by link bridge, with plenty of places to eat and relax around the area.
Arrival train station: Tiny compared to New Street, Torquay's main station has the advantage of being a stone’s throw away from the beach, not to mention it’s far less crowded. It offers quick bus connections to the Torquay town centre and harbour.
FAQs: Birmingham to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Torquay
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-21:00, Saturday 07:00-21:00 and Sunday 09:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: from Birmingham - under the foot bridge. Towards Birmingham - outside in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Front of station building in turnaround area.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station.
- On the Rocks
- The Elephant Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- The Grand Hotel
- The Imperial Torquay
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via lifts and ramps.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Newton Road Opposite Travelodge towards Paignton / Outside Travelodge towards Newton Abbot.
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