The average train between Dawlish and Southampton takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Dawlish to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Southampton station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dawlish to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dawlish station.
Dawlish to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Dawlish to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dawlish and Southampton is 149.5 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Southampton Central via Westbury (Wilts) in around 2h 57m.