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No. 1 Royal Crescent
Museum inside a Georgian town house, showing period rooms and city life in Bath during the 18th century.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 12 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Bath will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Torquay to Bath, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 130 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to Bath:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to Bath costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 59m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 2h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to Bath trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:14 Torquay | 2h48 | 0:02 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 9:46 Torquay | 2h12 | 11:58 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Torquay to Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 23:23 |
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Bath Spa railway station -> Bath Abbey, Bath
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Torquay to Bath trains use the Torquay to Bath Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Torquay and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Torquay is 2 km from Torquay city centre. Public transport options include:
Torquay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: On the Rocks, The Elephant Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Torquay. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Torquay. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Torquay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torquay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torquay: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Grand Hotel, The Imperial Torquay, Hampton by Hilton Torquay.
Torre is 2 km from Torquay city centre. Public transport options include:
Torre has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Torre.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Torre: Parking.
Available at Torre: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torre: 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.
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
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