Trains to Institute Beach

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It's simple to reach Institute Beach, in Devon, by train. Simply hop on a train to Torquay station and then it's just a 10 minute walk along the seafront - to where it's a bit quieter.

Institute Beach in Devon is a small beach, so aim to get an early train to avoid the crowds.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Available
Staffing level	The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Unavailable
Postbox	Unavailable
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Coffee shop
ATM	Unavailable
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Step-free category B2 station - Some step-free access to all platforms.- This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms. Platform 2 can only be accessed step free via local roads. Footbridge link between platforms.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	Platform 1
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi".
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Meeting point: Ticket office.
Customer Service notes	Please visit https://www.railhelp.co.uk/gwr/ for GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp.
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Summer Prices

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	8
Sheltered cycle storage	Unavailable
Cycle storage CCTV	Unavailable
Cycle storage notes	Platform 1
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Torquay station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: Torbay (01803 211611) or Tor (01803 393939) or B Cabs (01803 690100).

First Class Lounge

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Status
to Paignton	Great Western Railway	13:24	Late
to Exmouth	Great Western Railway	13:25	On time
to Paignton	Great Western Railway	13:41	On time
to Paignton	Great Western Railway	13:56	On time
to Exmouth	Great Western Railway	13:58	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Status
from Paignton	Great Western Railway	13:24	On time
from London Paddington	Great Western Railway	13:40	On time
from Exmouth	Great Western Railway	13:54	On time
from Paignton	Great Western Railway	13:57	On time
from Paignton	CrossCountry	14:16	On time

See more arrivals to Torquay

Institute Beach

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Torquay

Departures

Arrivals

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