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.
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.



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4h 56m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Essex. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at White Notley station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Torquay to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at White Notley station.
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The distance between Torquay and Essex is 324.6 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to White Notley via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 29m.