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How to get fromBlackpool to Dawlishby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Dawlish by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dawlishtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    6h 55m
    £126–199
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    11h 1m
    £50–86
  3. Drive  284.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Dawlishcar car 284.3 mi
    4h 57m
    £71–102
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 45m
    £116–195
  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Dawlishtrain train
    8h 28m
    £111–204

Blackpool to Dawlish by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Dawlish, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Dawlish via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Lanherne via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 11h 1m.

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