What is the best way to travel from Southampton to Torquay?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Torquay from Southampton. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Torquay from Southampton?
You can reach Torquay with just £26 by taking a Train from South Western Railway, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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South Western Railway5h 51m006:25SouthamptonCentral Station12:16TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 06:25:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 12:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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South Western Railway4h 49m008:26SouthamptonCentral Station13:15TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 08:26:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 17m010:57SouthamptonCentral Station15:14TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 10:57:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 15:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 17m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m009:57SouthamptonCentral Station13:37TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 09:57:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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CrossCountry4h 0m009:15SouthamptonCentral Station13:15TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 09:15:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Southampton to Torquay?
You can get to Torquay from Southampton in just 3h 40m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m009:57SouthamptonCentral Station13:37TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 09:57:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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CrossCountry4h 0m009:15SouthamptonCentral Station13:15TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 09:15:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 17m010:57SouthamptonCentral Station15:14TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 10:57:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 15:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 17m
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South Western Railway4h 49m008:26SouthamptonCentral Station13:15TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 08:26:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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South Western Railway5h 51m006:25SouthamptonCentral Station12:16TorquayCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 06:25:00 to Central Station, Torquay (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 12:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Bus from Southampton to Torquay
What are the most popular stations in Southampton and Torquay?
In Southampton, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Central Station or SeaCity Museum, while in Torquay you will be arriving at Lisburne Square Bus Stop, Central Station or Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Torquay from Southampton? With 5 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Southampton and Torquay, you can pay as low as £26 with a Train from South Western Railway.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Torquay in just 3h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Southampton and Torquay are South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Southampton and Torquay is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Netley or to Paignton, and look at flights from Bournemouth Airport, and landing at Exeter Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Southampton to Torquay?
The most popular companies between Southampton and Torquay, are South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Southampton to Torquay
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Southampton to Torquay. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Southampton to Torquay
How can I reach Torquay from Southampton?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Torquay from Southampton.
How far is Torquay from Southampton?
The distance between Southampton and Torquay is 157.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Southampton and Torquay?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 27 kgs, and a flight 39 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Southampton to Torquay?
You can get to Torquay with just £26 by taking a Train from South Western Railway.
What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Torquay?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Torquay in just 3h 40m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
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