The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Torquay
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Torquay will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Plymouth to Torquay you need to make at least one change.
C01237 · C4799710:051h13Plymouth station (PLY)11:18Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
W35407 · C4801213:061h10Plymouth station (PLY)14:16Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
C02513 · C4800612:051h10Plymouth station (PLY)13:15Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
C01236 · C479909:141h08Plymouth station (PLY)10:22Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
W35408 · C4801714:150h59Plymouth station (PLY)15:14Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
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C4800913:000h53Plymouth station (PLY)13:53Torquay station (TQY)£121One-way1 change
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C479909:270h55Plymouth station (PLY)10:22Torquay station (TQY)£121One-way1 change
W35408 · C4801714:150h59Plymouth station (PLY)15:14Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
C00842 · C4802315:151h01Plymouth station (PLY)16:16Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
C33240 · C4800912:481h05Plymouth station (PLY)13:53Torquay station (TQY)£111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Plymouth to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 46 km
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£10 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Torquay trains for tomorrow, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01236 · C47990 | 9:14 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h08 | 10:22 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
G01071+ C47990 | 9:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h55 | 10:22 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
C01237 · C47997 | 10:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h13 | 11:18 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
C01238 · C48002 | 11:03 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h13 | 12:16 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
C02513 · C48006 | 12:05 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h10 | 13:15 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
G01078+ W34799 | 12:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h15 | 13:42 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
C33240 · C48009 | 12:48 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h05 | 13:53 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
G00884+ C48009 | 13:00 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h53 | 13:53 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
W35407 · C48012 | 13:06 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h10 | 14:16 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
W35408 · C48017 | 14:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h59 | 15:14 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
W29795+ W34811 | 14:27 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h17 | 15:44 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
C00842 · C48023 | 15:15 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1h01 | 16:16 Torquay station (TQY) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Torquay
Trains from Plymouth to Torquay run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 55m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry from Plymouth to Torquay trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Plymouth and Torquay from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- 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's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- 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: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- 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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