What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish is to bus via Gatwick Airport South Terminal which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport station to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Coach Station and arriving at Lanherne via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Dawlish via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Dawlish is 202 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Dawlish bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Dawlish bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Dawlish train from?

Gatwick Airport to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Dawlish bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Dawlish bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Dawlish train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Dawlish is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish?

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Gatwick Airport to Dawlish - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 21m
£88–175
Bus via Gatwick Airport South Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
7h 42m
£28–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 2m
£40–97
Drive 183.5 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Dawlishcar 183.5 mi
3h 41m
£45–64
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 1m
£93–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 39m
£184–428

Gatwick Airport to Dawlish by train

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Distance: 200.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Dawlish, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Dawlish via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Lanherne via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 2m.

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