How to travel from Torquay to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Reading is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Torquay to Reading 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 to Reading

Take the train to Reading.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance282km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Reading

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Reading by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).

The distance between Torquay and Reading is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Torquay and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Reading is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Torquay and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 45m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Torquay and Reading. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Torquay and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Torquay and Reading. The distance is around 282km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Reading

Transport options from Torquay to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Reading + 2 similar
2h 15m
£68($81)
hourly262km (163 miles)
Train2h 45m
£68($80)
every 20 mins262km (163 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids3h 45m
£85($100)
hourly266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£32($38)
on demand282km (176 miles)

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Airports near Reading

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

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading