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Trip Overview

The average train between Torquay and Essex takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Torquay to Essex train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Torquay and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 7m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia8h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 7m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 7m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 7m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Torquay to Essex? 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.

Map of how to get from Torquay to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Torquay, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to White Notley via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 29m.

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