The average train between Maidenhead and Dawlish takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Maidenhead to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Maidenhead to Dawlish train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Cross Country.
The distance between Maidenhead and Dawlish is 218.7 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 44m.