The average train between Dawlish and Coventry takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dawlish to Coventry. 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 Dawlish and Coventry. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Coventry at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Coventry station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Dawlish to Coventry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Dawlish to Coventry train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Dawlish to Coventry train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Dawlish and Coventry is 243.9 km. The road distance is 315 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 28m.