The average train between Torquay and Runcorn takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Runcorn. 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 Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Torquay to Runcorn? 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 Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Runcorn station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Torquay to Runcorn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Runcorn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Torquay to Runcorn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Torquay and Runcorn is 324.8 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Runcorn via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 35m.