The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Torquay
Cheapest price
£199
Average price
£199
Fastest journey
6 h 51 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Torquay will cost around £199 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £199.
Of the 1 trains that leave Carlisle for Torquay every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 494 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train for Carlisle to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 494 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£135 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 35m Average total duration Fastest 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 50m Average total duration 18h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carlisle to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Torquay trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:02 Carlisle | 6h51 | 16:53 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Torquay
Trains from Carlisle to Torquay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:39, the last at 14:18. The fastest train covers the 494 km distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 494 km |
Average train duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 40m |
First train 06:39 |
Last train 14:18 |
FAQs: Carlisle to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Torquay by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Torquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station.
- On the Rocks
- The Elephant Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- The Grand Hotel
- The Imperial Torquay
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via lifts and ramps.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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