The average train between Dawlish and Bournemouth takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dawlish to Bournemouth. 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 4 hours between Dawlish and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Dawlish to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dawlish station.
Dawlish to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Dawlish to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dawlish and Bournemouth is 112.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 3h 40m.