The average train between Watford and Dawlish takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Watford to Dawlish train services, operated by London Overground, depart from London Paddington station.
Watford to Dawlish train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Watford to Dawlish train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Dawlish is 245.3 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 10m.