The average train between Torquay and Reading takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Reading. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Torquay to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Torquay to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Reading is 210.3 km. The road distance is 262 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 4m.