The average train between Dawlish and Swansea takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Dawlish to Swansea. 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 Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dawlish to Swansea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Dawlish to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Dawlish to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Dawlish to Swansea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Dawlish and Swansea is 120.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 14m.