The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro to Torquay
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Torquay will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 trains that leave Truro for Torquay every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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 Truro to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Truro to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Torquay trains for tomorrow, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:36 Truro | 2h11 | 06:47 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro to Torquay
Trains from Truro to Torquay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Truro to Torquay trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Truro and Torquay from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Truro to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro to Torquay 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 Torquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Truro and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2 & 3
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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.
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