The average train between Bournemouth and Torbay takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Torbay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Torbay. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Torbay at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Torbay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Torbay. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Torbay station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Bournemouth to Torbay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Torbay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Bournemouth to Torbay train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Torbay is 122.2 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Paignton via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), and Newton Abbot in around 5h 17m.