Trains to Torquay - Station Details and further Information on Torquay Train Services
Torquay train station is on the Riviera Line and serves the seaside resort of Torquay, Devon, England. The station is operated by First Great Western. It is just a few yards from the sea at Abbey Sands.
Torquay is served by First Great Western local trains in both directions on an approximately hourly basis during the day. Most trains run between Exmouth and Paignton; on Sundays the service is less frequent and most trains only run between Exeter St Davids and Paignton.
A few long distance trains also call at Torquay, especially during the summer months. First Great Western operate trains from London Paddington station, including the Torbay Express. South West Trains services come from London Waterloo station and CrossCountry services operate from the North of England. At other times passengers travelling change into main line trains at Newton Abbot.
The station has two ranges of buildings, each 244 feet long, built in local grey rubble stone on either platform. Deep canopies on composite iron and wood girders cover the platforms; there are further canopies on the road side of both buildings. Only the building which faces the sea at Abbey Sands and the town is still used and this houses the ticket office and a cafe; the building on the other platform is locked out of use although the gate from this approach road is open when trains are running. The one remaining signal box (now rented out for commercial purposes) is situated at the south end of this platform near a decorative cast iron bridge across the tracks.
The forecourt in front of the main building is shaded by trees and is raised above the road by an arched retaining wall. The Grand Hotel is on the right of passengers leaving the station, and the sea front is just beyond. Buses to the harbour and town centre stop on the sea front by the road leading to the station.
The platform nearest the sea is served by trains towards Paignton, the opposite platform being used for trains towards Exeter St Davids. There is step-free access to both platforms and a wide footbridge links them. |