The average train between Derby and Dawlish takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Dawlish. 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 Derby and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Derby to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Derby to Dawlish train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Derby and Dawlish is 294.2 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 19m.