The average train between Torquay and Cardiff takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Cardiff. 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 hourly between Torquay and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Torquay to Cardiff? 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 Torquay to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Torquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Torquay to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Cardiff is 115.8 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Cardiff Central via Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 26m.