Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Dawlish to Torquay
Compare the available ways to get from Dawlish to Torquay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (24m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dawlish to Torquay
How to get from Dawlish to Torquay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dawlish to Torquay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C479888:25 AM 0h23 Dawlish station (DWL) 8:48 AM Torquay station (TQY) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
C479888:25 AM 0h23 Dawlish station (DWL) 8:48 AM Torquay station (TQY) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C479888:25 AM 0h23 Dawlish station (DWL) 8:48 AM Torquay station (TQY) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C4799510:03 AM 0h23 Dawlish station (DWL) 10:26 AM Torquay station (TQY) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
C479939:13 AM 0h23 Dawlish station (DWL) 9:36 AM Torquay station (TQY) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
C479919:01 AM 0h24 Dawlish station (DWL) 9:25 AM Torquay station (TQY) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Dawlish to Torquay
Travel to Torquay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dawlish to Torquay.

- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dawlish and Torquay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dawlish station (DWL) and arrive in Torre (TRR).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Torquay by train.
- 14 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
Travelling from Dawlish to Torquay: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
