The average train between Swindon and Dawlish takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Dawlish station via Bristol Temple Meads station and Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Swindon to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dawlish station.
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The distance between Swindon and Dawlish is 160.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Dawlish via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 2h 38m.