The cheapest and fastest trains from Torquay to Dawlish
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Torquay to Dawlish is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Torquay to Dawlish will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Torquay for Dawlish every day 2 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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 and coach for Torquay to Dawlish
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to Dawlish 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 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Torquay to Dawlish train times
The table below shows live departures for Torquay to Dawlish trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:56 Torquay | 0h50 | 06:46 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:34 Torquay | 0h28 | 07:02 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 Torquay | 0h28 | 07:47 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:39 Torquay | 0h28 | 08:07 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:15 Torquay | 0h28 | 08:43 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Torquay to Dawlish
Trains from Torquay to Dawlish run on average 4 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 23m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Torquay to Dawlish trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Torquay and Dawlish 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: Torquay to Dawlish train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Torquay to Dawlish 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 Dawlish, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Torquay and Dawlish
- 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.
- 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
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