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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Dawlish
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Dawlish among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Dawlish:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Dawlish costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Dawlish take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Dawlish by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Dawlish is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 AM0h52Plymouth8:27 AMDawlish$71One-way0 transfers
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7:35 AM0h52Plymouth8:27 AMDawlish$71One-way0 transfers
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7:35 AM0h52Plymouth8:27 AMDawlish$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Dawlish:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Dawlish costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Dawlish take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Dawlish as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Dawlish station (DWL).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Dawlish by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Dawlish by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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