The average train between Torquay and Bristol takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Bristol at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 22m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Torquay to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Torquay to Bristol train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Bristol is 128.2 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 4 times a day.