Dawlish to London train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dawlish to London

Showing times and prices for Aug 04

Cheapest price

€36

Average price

€36

Fastest journey

4 h 4 m

Average duration

4 h 4 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

255 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dawlish to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dawlish to London will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Dawlish for London on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .

On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • South Western Railway
    9:45 AM4h04
    Dawlish
    1:49 PMLondon
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Dawlish to London

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Trains from Dawlish to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 4h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €14
Distance
158 miles (255 km)
Average train duration
3h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
€36
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 0m
First train
12:30 AM
Last train
11:50 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €14

Live departures

Dawlish to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Dawlish to London trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayY41870+South Western RailwayL79380
On time
8:44 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
4h05
12:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY41870 · G14921
On time
8:44 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h44
11:28 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW345599:28 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h38
12:06 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG15202 · W34562
On time
9:40 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h49
12:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG15229+South Western RailwayL79392
On time
9:45 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
4h04
1:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG15229+CrossCountryG01069+Great Western RailwayG150459:45 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h25
1:10 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY80241 · W3456610:21 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h08
1:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
CrossCountryG00865+Great Western RailwayW3456610:41 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h48
1:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80244+South Western RailwayL79403
On time
10:53 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h56
2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80244+CrossCountryG01073+Great Western RailwayG1504610:53 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h19
2:12 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG1492211:25 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h52
2:17 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY80251+South Western RailwayL7941411:50 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h59
3:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80251+CrossCountryG01075+Great Western RailwayW3543411:50 AM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h22
3:12 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY80254 · W3457712:24 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h06
3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80257+CrossCountryG01080+Great Western RailwayW3518812:50 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h19
4:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY80257+South Western RailwayL7942512:50 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h55
4:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80257 · G1492312:50 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h26
4:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80260 · G149251:24 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h05
4:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80263+South Western RailwayL794351:50 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h59
5:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW345822:25 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h42
5:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY80269+South Western RailwayL794472:49 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
4h00
6:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80269 · W345832:49 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h40
5:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
CrossCountryG00894+Great Western RailwayG14926
On time
3:09 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h58
6:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80274 · W345893:51 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h33
6:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80274+South Western RailwayL794593:51 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h58
7:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80277 · W345934:23 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h01
7:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80279+South Western RailwayL794704:45 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
4h16
9:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80279+CrossCountryG00730+Great Western RailwayG150504:45 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h29
8:14 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY80282 · G149305:09 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h14
8:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG15233+CrossCountryG00735+Great Western RailwayW352025:48 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h22
9:10 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15233+South Western RailwayL794765:48 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
4h17
10:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80290 · W345986:50 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
2h34
9:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY80290+South Western RailwayL794866:50 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
4h11
11:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW346017:32 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
3h02
10:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY80294+South Western RailwayL794937:45 PM Dawlish station (DWL)
4h10
11:55 PM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer

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Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
€46
Great Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
€36
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
€170
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
6 a day

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Budget
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FAQs: Trains from Dawlish to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dawlish to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Dawlish to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €36, while the average price is around €52.
The train from Dawlish to London takes 4h 0m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Dawlish to London leaves at 12:30 AM.
The distance by train from Dawlish to London is 158 miles (255 km).
The last train from Dawlish to London leaves at 11:50 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Dawlish to London.
Yes, there is a direct train from Dawlish to London. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Dawlish to London.
The train station in Dawlish that goes to London is Dawlish station (DWL), which connects to London Paddington (PAD).
Yes, the train journey from Dawlish to London is considered scenic, especially the section along the South Devon coastline where the tracks run close to the sea, offering stunning views of the cliffs, beaches, and the English Channel.
Yes, you can take the train from Dawlish to London.
Popular day trips by train from London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In London, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport, markets, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include fake charity collectors, overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers, and distraction techniques used by thieves. Always use official black cabs or licensed minicabs booked through reputable apps, and keep personal belongings secure to reduce risks. Staying vigilant in busy locations and avoiding unsolicited offers helps ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Dawlish to London

Most Dawlish to London trains use the Dawlish to London Paddington station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare Dawlish and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Dawlish
Arrival train stations in London

Which Dawlish station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Dawlish to London leave from Dawlish. The station is from Dawlish city centre at Dawlish station, Station Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PJ.
DawlishDawlish station, Station Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PJ+44 3451652030WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Dawlish from Dawlish city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRichmond Place next to the station car park

Dawlish train station facilities and services

Dawlish has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Dawlish.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Dawlish.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Dawlish.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Dawlish: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Dawlish: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Dawlish: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step free category B3 station. Step free access available only to Exeter bound platform, there is no step free access to Plymouth bound platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: During normal staffed hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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