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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 41m
    £86–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    5h 39m
    £23–36

  3. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lanhernebus bus 2
    4h 49m
    £28–46

  4. Drive  167.8 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Dawlishcar car 167.8 mi
    3h 5m
    £42–60

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 3m
    £199–403

  6. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 48m
    £114–302

Heathrow to Dawlish by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lanherne via Bampfylde Street and Bus Station in around 4h 49m.

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