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How to get fromBrighton to Dawlishby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Dawlish by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 44m
    £109–219

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    8h 29m
    £36–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 59m
    £44–109

  4. Drive 178.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Dawlishcar car 178.3 mi
    3h 33m
    £44–63

  5. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 34m
    £104–222

  6. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 53m
    £82–182

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    7h 14m
    £125–472

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 12m
    £206–463

Brighton to Dawlish by train

Calendar175Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Dawlish, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Dawlish via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Lanherne via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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