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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Torquay
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Torquay will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Southampton for Torquay 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 157 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 51 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 Southampton to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 157 km
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£59 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Southampton to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Torquay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:57 Southampton | 5h43 | 10:40 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:30 Southampton | 3h26 | 10:56 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Torquay
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southampton to Torquay run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Southampton to Torquay trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Southampton and Torquay from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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 Southampton and Torquay
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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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