The average train between Salisbury and Torquay takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury to Torquay. 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 Torquay. 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 Torquay at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Torquay station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Salisbury to Torquay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Torquay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paignton station.
Book your Salisbury to Torquay train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Salisbury and Torquay is 139.1 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Paignton via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 9m.