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G0089414:445h15Torquay station (TQY)19:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£441One-way0 changes- G01080+
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G3899112:255h49Torquay station (TQY)18:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£731One-way3 changes - G00723+W34288+Y80274+G3895915:275h46Torquay station (TQY)21:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£731One-way3 changes
- G01080 · G00883+Y8025712:255h34Torquay station (TQY)17:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1661One-way2 changes
- Y80274+G00723+W34288 · C0136115:275h38Torquay station (TQY)21:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£2111One-way4 changes
- Y80266+G01082 · G0088813:455h14Torquay station (TQY)18:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£2111One-way2 changes
- G0089414:445h15Torquay station (TQY)19:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£441One-way0 changes
- G01080 · G00883+Y8025712:255h34Torquay station (TQY)17:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1661One-way2 changes
- Y80274+G00723+W34288 · C0136115:275h38Torquay station (TQY)21:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£2111One-way4 changes
- G00723+W34288+Y80274+G3895915:275h46Torquay station (TQY)21:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£731One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Torquay to Manchester
The cheapest option from Torquay to Manchester is coach, with an average price of £36. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Manchester among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 347 km
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5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Torquay to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G01080+W34289+G38991+Y80257 | 12:25 Torquay station (TQY) | 5h49 | 18:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| G01080 · G00883+Y80257 | 12:25 Torquay station (TQY) | 5h34 | 17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| G01082 · G00888+Y80266 | 13:45 Torquay station (TQY) | 5h14 | 18:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| G00894 | 14:44 Torquay station (TQY) | 5h15 | 19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00723+Y80274+W34288+G38959 | 15:27 Torquay station (TQY) | 5h46 | 21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| G00723+Y80274+W34024 · C01361 | 15:27 Torquay station (TQY) | 5h38 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Manchester
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Torquay to Manchester, including 1 direct trains, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 347 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 347 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Lowest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 18:28 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Torquay to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Manchester
Most Torquay to Manchester trains use the Torquay to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Torquay and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Torquay station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Torquay from Torquay city centre
Torquay is 2 km from Torquay city centre. Public transport options include:
Torquay train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: On the Rocks, The Elephant Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Torquay. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Torquay. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Torquay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Torquay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Torquay: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Grand Hotel, The Imperial Torquay, Hampton by Hilton Torquay.
Getting to Torre from Torquay city centre
Torre is 2 km from Torquay city centre. Public transport options include:
Torre train station facilities and services
Torre has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Torre.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Torre: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Torre: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Torquay arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
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