The average train between Torquay and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Torquay to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Torquay to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Torquay and Birmingham NEC is 254.3 km. The road distance is 320 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 49m.