Torquay to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Torquay and Preston takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 23m
Duration: 295 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 22m

£118–181

Torquay to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Torquay and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:53 PM → 8:52 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
6:20 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
13h 30m • 2 changes
10:40 PM → 10:50 AM
Arrives next day
12h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:02 AM → 10:50 AM
10h 48m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Torquay to Preston? 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.