The average train between Torquay and Islington takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Islington. 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 Islington. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Islington at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Islington. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Islington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Torquay to Islington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Islington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Torquay to Islington train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Torquay and Islington is 267.6 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 34m.