The average train between Torquay and Southampton takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Torquay and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Southampton at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Southampton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Torquay to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Torquay station.
Torquay to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Torquay to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Southampton is 157.3 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Torquay to Southampton Central via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury in around 4h 7m.