The average train between Salisbury and Newton Abbot takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury to Newton Abbot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Salisbury and Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Salisbury to Newton Abbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Newton Abbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Salisbury to Newton Abbot train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Salisbury and Newton Abbot is 141.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.