The average train between Bracknell and Dawlish takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bracknell 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 hourly between Bracknell and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bracknell is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Bracknell station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Bracknell to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Bracknell to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Bracknell to Dawlish train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bracknell and Dawlish is 211.4 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 44m.