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.
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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Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Newton Abbot.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 285km (177 miles) |
Train via Salisbury | 3h 55m | £76($90) | hourly | 263km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £41($49) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.