The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
4 m
Average duration
4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton station (PGN) 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 Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paignton station (PGN) for Torquay station (TQY) 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 3 km distance in an average of 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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, ferry and train for Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 3 km
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34m Average total duration Fastest 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton station (PGN) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:17 Paignton station (PGN) | 0h04 | 22:21 Torquay station (TQY) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY)
Trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:45, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 4m.
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4m |
First train 07:45 |
Last train 22:17 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Paignton station (PGN) and Torquay station (TQY) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton station (PGN) to Torquay station (TQY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton station (PGN) 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 Paignton station (PGN) and Torquay station (TQY)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- 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 Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From 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
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