The average train between Dover and Dawlish takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 every 2 hours between Dover and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Dawlish station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Dover to Dawlish train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Dawlish train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Dover to Dawlish train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dover and Dawlish is 340.8 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Dawlish via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 35m.