The average train between Torquay and Stafford takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Stafford at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Torquay to Stafford? 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 Stafford. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Stafford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Torquay to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Torquay to Stafford train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Torquay and Stafford is 278.1 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Stafford via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m.