The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Dawlish takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrow & Wealdstone and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 36m • 3 changes



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3h 36m • 3 changes



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3h 51m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Hemel Hempstead to Dawlish train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Paddington station.
Hemel Hempstead to Dawlish train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Dawlish train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Dawlish is 247.4 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 9m.