The average train between Torquay and Birmingham takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Torquay to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Torquay to Birmingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Birmingham is 251.2 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £100–140 and the journey takes 2h 49m.