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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | St Budeaux Ferry Road | Torquay | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Plymouth | Torquay | Fastest | ||||
| Train | St Budeaux Ferry Road | Torquay | No tags | ||||
| Train | St Budeaux Victoria Road | Torquay | No tags | ||||
| Train | St Budeaux Victoria Road | Torquay | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Plymouth to Torquay
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Torquay. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to Torquay by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Plymouth to Torquay?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to Torquay start from R 139. The average price for this train route is around R 284. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Plymouth to Torquay?
The average train journey time from Plymouth to Torquay is 1h 16m, covering a distance of 47 km. The quickest train can get you there in 53m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Plymouth to Torquay route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to Torquay?
The earliest train from Plymouth to Torquay departs at 07:32. And the latest train departs at 22:23.
Which is the best train operator from Plymouth to Torquay?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Plymouth to Torquay?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Plymouth to Torquay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Plymouth to Torquay?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Torquay was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 127To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to Torquay as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 127 to R 573 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Torquay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 127, which is on 2025-12-16.
