The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Torquay
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Torquay will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham 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 321 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 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 53 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 Nottingham to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 321 km
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5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Torquay trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:07 Nottingham | 4h53 | 12:00 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:54 Nottingham | 4h42 | 12:36 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Torquay
Trains from Nottingham to Torquay run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 321 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 321 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Torquay trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Torquay from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- 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: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- 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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