Canterbury to Dawlish Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Dawlish takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.

4h 40m
Duration: 257 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 33m

£113–205

Canterbury to Dawlish train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:23 PM → 5:18 AM
Arrives next day
6h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:18 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:18 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:18 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:24 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:18 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Dawlish? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Dawlish, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Dawlish via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 33m.

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