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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:20 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Dawlish station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Canterbury to Dawlish train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Dawlish train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Canterbury to Dawlish train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Dawlish is 327.9 km. The road distance is 414 km.
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 24m.