How to travel from Winchester to Torquay, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Torquay is around 223km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Winchester to Torquay by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TorquayWinchester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Drive

Drive to Torquay.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance223km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Torquay

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Torquay by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Winchester and Torquay is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Winchester and Torquay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Torquay is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Torquay. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Newton Abbot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Torquay. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Winchester and Torquay. We recommend that you drive to Torquay. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Winchester and Torquay. The distance is around 223km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Torquay is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Winchester to Torquay

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Torquay

Transport options from Winchester to Torquay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 45m
£100($115)
every 4 hours317km (197 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids3h 30m
£74($87)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Train via Salisbury4h 10m
£74($88)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£39($46)
on demand223km (138 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