The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Torquay
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives to Torquay will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Ives 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 143 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Torquay
Trains from St Ives to Torquay run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 19:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from St Ives to Torquay trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between St Ives and Torquay from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Ives to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives 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 St Ives and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at 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: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
- 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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