The average train between Torquay and Inverness takes 17h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay to Inverness. 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 4 times a day between Torquay and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Torquay to Inverness? 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 Inverness. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Inverness station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Torquay to Inverness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Inverness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Torquay to Inverness train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 4 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Inverness is 781.6 km. The road distance is 1,075 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Inverness via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 13h 38m.