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.
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 Torquay → Winchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Reading and then to Newton Abbot.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 45m | £100($115) | every 4 hours | 317km (197 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 3h 30m | £74($87) | hourly | 243km (151 miles) |
Train via Salisbury | 4h 10m | £74($88) | hourly | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £39($46) | on demand | 223km (138 miles) |
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.