Preston to Torquay by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Torquay

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Torquay, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:57 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 371
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey CA$162.67 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 3m
Train operators 9

Explore Preston to Torquay by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Torquay aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of a train ticket between Preston and Torquay

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$162.67. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train times for travel from Preston to Torquay

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 03:57 and the last departure is 22:40. On weekends, the first train departs at 03:57 and the last train leaves at 23:10. On average, a total of 17 trains make this journey each day.

How long does the train from Preston to Torquay take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 59 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 371 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Preston and Torquay?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Torquay by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Torquay.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Torquay

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Torquay? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Preston to Torquay is 371 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.