The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Torquay
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Torquay will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Watford to Torquay you need to make at least 3 changes.
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington+
G14983 · C48021+
L2238110:484h28Watford High Street (WFH)15:16Torquay station (TQY)£731One-way3 changes
G14979 · C48015+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+
L223588:505h26Bushey (BSH)14:16Torquay station (TQY)£731One-way3 changes
W34797 · C48015+
L22369+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington9:484h28Watford High Street (WFH)14:16Torquay station (TQY)£731One-way3 changes
P02417+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington+
W347888:194h14Watford High Street (WFH)12:33Torquay station (TQY)£941One-way2 changes
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington+
W34788+
Y810347:474h46Watford Junction (WFJ)12:33Torquay station (TQY)£941One-way2 changes
W34782 · C47998+
Y80775+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington6:543h51Watford Junction (WFJ)10:45Torquay station (TQY)£1781One-way3 changes
W34782 · C47998+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington+
G277756:523h53Watford Junction (WFJ)10:45Torquay station (TQY)£1781One-way3 changes
W34782 · C47998+
P69707+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington6:503h55Bushey (BSH)10:45Torquay station (TQY)£1781One-way3 changes
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington+
W34782 · C47998+
P697076:483h57Watford High Street (WFH)10:45Torquay station (TQY)£1781One-way3 changes
W34791 · C48007+
Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone to London Paddington+
L223588:504h01Bushey (BSH)12:51Torquay station (TQY)£981One-way3 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford to Torquay
Take a train from Watford to Torquay and enjoy the approximately 255 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 19:10.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Trains per day 6 |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 19:10 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Watford to Torquay trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Watford and Torquay. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
FAQs: Watford to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford 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 Watford and Torquay
Most Watford to Torquay trains use the Watford Junction to Torquay station pair, with some services arriving at Torre. Use this guide to compare Watford and Torquay train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Watford station do trains to Torquay leave from?
Getting to Watford Junction from Watford city centre
Watford Junction train station facilities and services
Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Watford Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bushey from Watford city centre
Bushey is 1 km from Watford city centre. Public transport options include:
Bushey train station facilities and services
Bushey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bushey.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bushey.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bushey. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bushey: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bushey: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bushey: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Watford High Street from Watford city centre
Watford High Street train station facilities and services
Watford High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford High Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Watford High Street. ATMs are available at Watford High Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford High Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford High Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford High Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford High Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Torquay station do trains from Watford arrive at?
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.
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