The average train between Chesterfield and Dawlish takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 every 2 hours between Chesterfield and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Chesterfield to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Chesterfield to Dawlish train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chesterfield and Dawlish is 328.3 km. The road distance is 389 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 42m.