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How to get fromDawlish to Slapton Sandsby train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dawlish to Slapton Sands by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 7 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dawlish to Totnestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Coronation Parkbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Ridge Hill to Slapton Turnbus bus 93T
    3h 28m
    £10–19

  2. Drive  31.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dawlish to Slapton Sandscar car 31.3 mi
    52 min
    £8–12

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dawlish to Paigntontrain train
    2. Take the train from Paignton to Kingsweartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal to Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Pontoon to Slapton Turnbus bus 93T
    3h 42m

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dawlish to Paigntontrain train Exeter St Davids - Paignton / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Paignton to Slapton Sandstaxi taxi
    1h 4m
    £92–122

  5. Train, line 120 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dawlish to Paigntontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Banjobus bus 120
    3. Take the ferry from Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal to Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Pontoon to Slapton Turnbus bus 93T
    3h 40m

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dawlish to Slapton Sandstaxi taxi 31.3 mi
    52 min
    £110–140

Dawlish to Slapton Sands by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Dawlish, England and Slapton Sands, England?

There is no direct connection from Dawlish to Slapton Sands. However, you can take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, take the line 7 bus to Coronation Park, walk to Ridge Hill, then take the bus to Slapton Turn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dawlish to Slapton Turn via Paignton, Kingswear, Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal, Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminal, and Pontoon in around 3h 42m.

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