The average train between Dawlish and Rugby takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Dawlish to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Dawlish to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Dawlish to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Dawlish to Rugby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dawlish and Rugby is 250.7 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Rugby via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 24m.