The average train between Dawlish and York takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Dawlish to York. 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 3 hours between Dawlish and York. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 3:51 PM which arrives into York at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to York. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Dawlish to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Dawlish to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Dawlish to York train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Dawlish and York is 408.9 km. The road distance is 506 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to York every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 4m.