The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY)
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) you need to make at least one change.
L79450+
C4805419:204h28London Waterloo (WAT)23:48Torquay station (TQY)£541One-way1 change
L79352+
C4801810:204h21London Waterloo (WAT)14:41Torquay station (TQY)£591One-way1 change
L79372+
C4802812:204h23London Waterloo (WAT)16:43Torquay station (TQY)£591One-way1 change
L79406+
G1547015:204h38London Waterloo (WAT)19:58Torquay station (TQY)£591One-way1 change
L79342+
C480139:204h16London Waterloo (WAT)13:36Torquay station (TQY)£651One-way1 change
W34790 · C48007+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:273h24London Waterloo (WAT)12:51Torquay station (TQY)£1141One-way2 changes
W34788+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:583h35London Waterloo (WAT)12:33Torquay station (TQY)£1101One-way1 change
G14989 · C48004+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:273h50London Waterloo (WAT)12:17Torquay station (TQY)£1461One-way2 changes
L79329+
W347888:204h13London Waterloo (WAT)12:33Torquay station (TQY)£811One-way1 change
L79342+
C480139:204h16London Waterloo (WAT)13:36Torquay station (TQY)£651One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 267 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £291 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L79329+ W34788 | 8:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h13 | 12:33 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
G14989 · C48004+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 8:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h50 | 12:17 Torquay station (TQY) | 2 changes | |
W34788+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 8:58 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h35 | 12:33 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79342+ C48013 | 9:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h16 | 13:36 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
W34790 · C48007+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 9:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h24 | 12:51 Torquay station (TQY) | 2 changes | |
L79352+ C48018 | 10:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h21 | 14:41 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79363+ C48024 | 11:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h16 | 15:36 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79372+ C48028 | 12:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h23 | 16:43 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79406+ G15470 | 15:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h38 | 19:58 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79417+ G15473 | 16:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h16 | 20:36 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79428+ C01620 | 17:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h34 | 21:57 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79438+ C48052 | 18:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h25 | 22:48 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
L79450+ C48054 | 19:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h28 | 23:48 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) by coach, train or flight
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
19 Jun
20 Jun
21 Jun
22 Jun
23 Jun
24 Jun
25 Jun
Why should you book London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) 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 London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare South Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY).
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 London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:20, the last at 14:20. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 9:20 |
Last train 14:20 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Torquay station (TQY) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
Great Western Railway
FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Torquay station (TQY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Torquay station (TQY)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 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
