The cheapest and fastest trains from Walsall to Torquay
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Torquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Torquay will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 4 trains that leave Walsall for Torquay every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 35 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 Walsall to Torquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Torquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 259 km
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4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Walsall to Torquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Torquay trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:20 Walsall | 4h20 | 11:40 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 Walsall | 4h18 | 14:38 Torquay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Walsall to Torquay
Trains from Walsall to Torquay run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 18:26. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 18:26 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Walsall to Torquay trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Walsall and Torquay from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Walsall to Torquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall 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 Walsall and Torquay
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:20 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are locate in the Booking Hall and on platform one.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-19:00, Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:20-16:45. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40 - 23:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Street - Outside entrance to Platform 1
- 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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