The average train between Swansea and Dawlish takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Dawlish station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Swansea to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Swansea to Dawlish train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Dawlish is 120.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Dawlish via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 17m.