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The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to Barnstaple
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
78 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Barnstaple will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Fast trains
To travel from Torquay to Barnstaple you need to make at least one change.

06:342h54
Torquay09:28Barnstaple
£661One-way
1 change

08:152h13
Torquay10:28Barnstaple
£661One-way
1 change

09:162h09
Torquay11:25Barnstaple
£661One-way
1 change

10:242h01
Torquay12:25Barnstaple
£661One-way
1 change

11:202h08
Torquay13:28Barnstaple
£661One-way
1 change

10:242h01
Torquay12:25Barnstaple
£721One-way
2 changes

10:242h01
Torquay12:25Barnstaple
£661One-way
1 change

13:202h05
Torquay15:25Barnstaple
£721One-way
2 changes

13:202h05
Torquay15:25Barnstaple
£661One-way
1 change

14:202h05
Torquay16:25Barnstaple
£721One-way
2 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Barnstaple
Trains from Torquay to Barnstaple run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 20:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Torquay to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Torquay and Barnstaple from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
£11
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Price
£66
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Torquay to Barnstaple train
FAQs: Travel by train from Torquay to Barnstaple easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Torquay to Barnstaple.

The train distance from Torquay to Barnstaple is 78 km.
The train journey from Torquay to Barnstaple covers a distance of 78 km and takes approximately 1h 56m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Torquay to Barnstaple leaves at 6:01.
The last train from Torquay to Barnstaple departs at 20:40.
Booking trains from Torquay to Barnstaple in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Torquay to Barnstaple run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Torquay to Barnstaple.
The cost of a train ticket from Torquay to Barnstaple can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £11.
There is no night train service from Torquay to Barnstaple.
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Barnstaple is by train, costing approximately £11.
The train station in Torquay that goes to Barnstaple is Torquay station (TQY), and it arrives at Barnstaple station (BNP).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Torquay to Barnstaple.
Yes, you can take the train from Torquay to Barnstaple.
To travel from Torquay to Barnstaple, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Barnstaple
Torquay
Barnstaple
The major train station for departures in Torquay is Torquay. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Torquay for your trip from Torquay to Barnstaple.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
2 kmNumber of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station.
Dining
- On the Rocks
- The Elephant Restaurant
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- The Grand Hotel
- The Imperial Torquay
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via lifts and ramps.
Public transport options for Torquay
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Torre
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Newton Road Opposite Travelodge towards Paignton / Outside Travelodge towards Newton Abbot.
The major train station for arrivals in Barnstaple is Barnstaple. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barnstaple for your journey to Barnstaple from Torquay.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Station Masters Cafe
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Barnstaple
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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