The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to Reading
Cheapest price
£142
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Reading will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £142.
To travel from Torquay to Reading you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Torquay to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, and a coach costs an average of £77.
Distance: 210 km
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Torquay to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to Reading trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:15 Torquay | 2h44 | 10:59 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:45 Torquay | 2h55 | 11:40 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:16 Torquay | 2h40 | 11:56 Reading | 1 change | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
![]() | 00:01 Torquay | 7h59 | 08:00 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:56 Torquay | 2h38 | 08:34 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:34 Torquay | 2h55 | 09:29 Reading | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Reading
Trains from Torquay to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Torquay to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Torquay and Reading from £43. 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 Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Reading
- 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
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Newton Road Opposite Travelodge towards Paignton / Outside Travelodge towards Newton Abbot.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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