The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Torquay
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Torquay will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Torquay every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.
9:135h28Brighton14:41Torquay£561One-way0 changes
9:135h28Brighton14:41Torquay£561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Brighton to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 241 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£66 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Torquay trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:13 Brighton | 5h28 | 14:41 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Brighton to Torquay trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Torquay.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Torquay.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Brighton to Torquay.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Torquay
Trains from Brighton to Torquay run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Brighton to Torquay trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Brighton and Torquay from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Torquay
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 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
- 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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