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The average train between St Helens and Dawlish takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens 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.

6h 6m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dawlishtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
6h 45m
£115–180

St Helens to Dawlish train times

Trains run every 2 hours between St Helens and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows Interchange and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)12h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 19m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 21m • 3 changes

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Map of how to get from St Helens to Dawlish.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Dawlish, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dawlish twice daily. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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