The average train between Melksham and Dawlish takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham 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 5 times a day between Melksham and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Dawlish station via Dawlish. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Melksham to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Westbury (Wilts) station.
Melksham to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dawlish station.
Book your Melksham to Dawlish train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Melksham and Dawlish is 128 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Westbury (Wilts) to Dawlish 5 times a day. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 20m.