The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Torquay
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Torquay will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leicester 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 293 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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 train and coach for Leicester to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 293 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£106 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Torquay train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:18 Leicester | 4h42 | 12:00 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:50 Leicester | 4h46 | 14:36 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Torquay
Distance 293 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 21:23 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Leicester to Torquay trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Leicester and Torquay from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Torquay train

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
- 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
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