The average train between Holyhead and Dawlish takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Dawlish station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Holyhead to Dawlish train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Dawlish train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dawlish station.
Book your Holyhead to Dawlish train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Holyhead and Dawlish is 313.9 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Dawlish via Stafford in around 7h 1m.
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