The average train between Luton and Dawlish takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Dawlish station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Luton to Dawlish train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Dawlish train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Luton to Dawlish train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Dawlish is 256.7 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Dawlish via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 7m.