The average train between Torquay and Southampton takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay to Southampton. 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 4 hours between Torquay and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Torquay to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Southampton station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Torquay to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Torquay to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Torquay and Southampton is 157.3 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Southampton Central via Newton Abbot and Westbury (Wilts) in around 4h 16m.