The average train between Torquay and London takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into London at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to London. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at London station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Torquay to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Torquay to London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and London is 264.7 km. The road distance is 322 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 30m.