Preston to Dawlish Trains

Preston to Dawlish trains

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The average train between Preston and Dawlish takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

5h 54m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 56m

£110–174

Preston to Dawlish train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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