What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Dawlish?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Dawlish is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Dawlish?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Dawlish is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Lanherne via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Dawlish via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Dover to Dawlish?

The distance between Dover and Dawlish is 266 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Dawlish without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Dawlish without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Dawlish?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Dover to Dawlish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Dawlish bus from?

Dover to Dawlish bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Dawlish train from?

Dover to Dawlish train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Dawlish?

The best way to get from Dover to Dawlish is to train via London which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Dover to Dawlish bus arrive?

Dover to Dawlish bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Dawlish train arrive?

Dover to Dawlish train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Dawlish?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Dawlish is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Dover to Dawlish.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Dawlish?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Dawlish?

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Where can I stay near Dawlish?

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Dover to Dawlish - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 36m
£122–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
10h 45m
£38–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
8h 29m
£78–178
Drive 251.8 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Dawlishcar 251.8 mi
4h 21m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 19m
£222–523
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 46m
£115–249
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 58m
£147–303
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
8h 4m
£266–540

Dover to Dawlish by train and subway

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.2 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Dawlish via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Lanherne via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 10h 45m.

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