The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£214
Average price
£214
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £214 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £214.
To travel from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 251 km
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Live departures
Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 |
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![]() | 08:33 Torquay station (TQY) | 3h22 | 11:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:16 Torquay station (TQY) | 3h39 | 12:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:21, the last at 12:45. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 08:21 |
Last train 12:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Torquay station (TQY) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay station (TQY) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Torquay station (TQY) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.


