The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
£155
Average price
£159
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Portsmouth will cost around £159 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £155.
To travel from Torquay to Portsmouth you need to make at least 2 changes.
0:028h42Torquay8:44Portsmouth£1551One-way3 changes
7:104h36Torquay11:46Portsmouth£1551One-way3 changes
9:164h30Torquay13:46Portsmouth£1551One-way3 changes
11:184h28Torquay15:46Portsmouth£1551One-way3 changes
12:184h28Torquay16:46Portsmouth£1551One-way3 changes
14:404h06Torquay18:46Portsmouth£1581One-way2 changes
8:334h13Torquay12:46Portsmouth£1581One-way2 changes
13:204h26Torquay17:46Portsmouth£1581One-way2 changes
18:194h26Torquay22:45Portsmouth£1581One-way2 changes
10:204h27Torquay14:47Portsmouth£1581One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Torquay to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 175 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£86 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Torquay to Portsmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to Portsmouth trains for today, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:45 Torquay | 4h02 | 17:47 Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 16 May | |||||
![]() | 0:02 Torquay | 8h42 | 8:44 Portsmouth | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Portsmouth
Trains from Torquay to Portsmouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Torquay to Portsmouth trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Torquay and Portsmouth from £34. 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 to Portsmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Portsmouth
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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