The average train between Leeds and Dawlish takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Leeds to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Leeds to Dawlish train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leeds and Dawlish is 380.7 km. The road distance is 468 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m.