The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave Torquay for Stoke-on-Trent every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 39 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 297 km
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4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:39 Torquay | 4h39 | 10:18 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:20 Torquay | 4h35 | 13:55 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 19:04. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 19:04 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Torquay and Stoke-on-Trent from £33. 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 Stoke-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Stoke-on-Trent
- 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 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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