The average train between Leicester and Dawlish takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Dawlish station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Leicester to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Leicester to Dawlish train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leicester and Dawlish is 279.8 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Dawlish via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 2m.