Travelling from Poole to Torquay by train
Looking to travel from Poole to Torquay by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 6 minutes to travel from Poole to Torquay by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 19 minutes though. You'll usually find 35 trains per day running along the 71 miles (114 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Torquay, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to get to Torquay. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Poole to Torquay in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Poole to Torquay
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Poole to Torquay is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.