The average train between Penzance and Dawlish takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 Penzance and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Newton Abbot station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Penzance to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
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The distance between Penzance and Dawlish is 155.7 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.