The average train between Torquay and Guildford takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Guildford. 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 Guildford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Guildford at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Guildford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Torquay to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Torquay to Guildford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Guildford is 224.3 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Guildford via Newton Abbot and Reading in around 3h 57m.