The average train between Torquay and Manchester takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Torquay to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Torquay to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Torquay to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Manchester is 347.1 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 38m.