The cheapest and fastest trains from Dawlish to Torquay
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dawlish to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dawlish to Torquay will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dawlish for Torquay every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
5:190h31Dawlish5:50Torquay£161One-way0 changes
5:500h30Dawlish6:20Torquay£161One-way0 changes
5:590h30Dawlish6:29Torquay£161One-way0 changes
6:210h31Dawlish6:52Torquay£161One-way0 changes
6:510h32Dawlish7:23Torquay£161One-way0 changes
12:390h28Dawlish13:07Torquay£251One-way0 changes
17:040h29Dawlish17:33Torquay£161One-way0 changes
5:500h30Dawlish6:20Torquay£161One-way0 changes
5:590h30Dawlish6:29Torquay£161One-way0 changes
8:250h30Dawlish8:55Torquay£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dawlish to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dawlish to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dawlish to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Dawlish to Torquay trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:19 Dawlish | 0h31 | 5:50 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:50 Dawlish | 0h30 | 6:20 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:59 Dawlish | 0h30 | 6:29 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:21 Dawlish | 0h31 | 6:52 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:51 Dawlish | 0h32 | 7:23 Torquay | 0 changesdirect |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dawlish to Torquay
Trains from Dawlish to Torquay run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 28m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western from Dawlish to Torquay trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Dawlish and Torquay from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dawlish to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dawlish 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 Dawlish and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:05 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free category B3 station. Step free access available only to Exeter bound platform, there is no step free access to Plymouth bound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During normal staffed hours.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent to ramp onto Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Richmond Place next to the station car park
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” This station has a degree of step free access to the down platform to Torquay however the north bound platform towards Exeter can only be accessed via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Newton Road Opposite Travelodge towards Paignton / Outside Travelodge towards Newton Abbot.
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