The average train between Gloucester and Dawlish takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Dawlish? 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 Gloucester to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Dawlish station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Gloucester to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Gloucester to Dawlish train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Dawlish is 166.3 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Dawlish via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 2h 53m.