The average train between Romford and Dawlish takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Romford 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 Romford and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Romford 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 Romford to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Dawlish station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Romford to Dawlish train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Dawlish train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Romford to Dawlish train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Romford and Dawlish is 278 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Dawlish via London Paddington and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 58m.