The cheapest and fastest trains from Hendon to Torquay
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendon to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendon to Torquay will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hendon for Torquay every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hendon to Torquay
Trains from Hendon to Torquay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Hendon to Torquay trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Hendon and Torquay from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hendon to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendon 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 Hendon and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside Main Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The main road outside the station, bus stop on the railway bridge.
- 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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