How to travel from Portsmouth to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Torquay is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Torquay by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £73($86)

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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Torquay by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Portsmouth and Torquay is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Portsmouth and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Torquay is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Torquay. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westbury (Wilts) and Newton Abbot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Portsmouth and Torquay. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Torquay. We recommend that you take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Torquay is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Torquay. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Portsmouth and Torquay. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Torquay

Transport options from Portsmouth to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£73($86)
every 4 hours285km (177 miles)
Train via Salisbury3h 55m
£76($90)
hourly263km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£41($49)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Torquay

The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Torquay
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Torquay