The average train between Bournemouth and Dawlish takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Dawlish. 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 5 times a day between Bournemouth and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Dawlish station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Bournemouth to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dawlish station.
Book your Bournemouth to Dawlish train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Dawlish is 112.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dawlish via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts) in around 4h 34m.