The average train between Torquay and Shoreham-by-Sea takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Shoreham-by-Sea. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Shoreham-by-Sea at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Torquay to Shoreham-by-Sea? 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 Shoreham-by-Sea. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Shoreham-by-Sea station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Torquay to Shoreham-by-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Paignton station.
Torquay to Shoreham-by-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) station.
Book your Torquay to Shoreham-by-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Shoreham-by-Sea is 232.9 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) via Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 6h 7m.