The average train between Poole and Dawlish takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Dawlish station via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Poole to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dawlish station.
Book your Poole to Dawlish train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Dawlish is 105.5 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Dawlish via Upwey and Castle Cary in around 4h 43m.