The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY)
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Torquay station (TQY) 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 263 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 47 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £26.
Distance: 263 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£62 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h40 | 11:40 Torquay station (TQY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h02 | 14:38 Torquay station (TQY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h19 | 15:55 Torquay station (TQY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h18 | 16:54 Torquay station (TQY) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 5h10 | 20:46 Torquay station (TQY) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Torquay station (TQY) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Torquay station (TQY) 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 station (TQY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Torquay station (TQY)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- 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
