The average train between Torquay and Northampton takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Northampton. 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 Northampton. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Torquay to Northampton? 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 Northampton. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Torquay to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Torquay to Northampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Torquay and Northampton is 270.5 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Northampton via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 7m.