The average train between Portsmouth and Dawlish takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Dawlish station via Westbury (Wilts) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Portsmouth to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dawlish station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Dawlish is 169.1 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dawlish via Westbury (Wilts) in around 4h 6m.