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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Torquay
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Torquay will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swindon 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 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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 Swindon to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 172 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Torquay
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Trains from Swindon to Torquay run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail from Swindon to Torquay trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Swindon and Torquay from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Torquay
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- 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 subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- 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: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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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
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