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

The cheapest way to get from London to Dawlish is to bus which costs £22 - £85 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Dawlish is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between London and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Lanherne via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between London and Dawlish?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Dawlish. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from London to Dawlish?

The distance between London and Dawlish is 186 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Dawlish without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £80 - £160.

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

The train from London Paddington to Dawlish takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the London to Dawlish bus from?

London to Dawlish bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Dawlish train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Dawlish?

The best way to get from London to Dawlish is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £85 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the London to Dawlish bus arrive?

London to Dawlish bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the London to Dawlish train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Dawlish?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Dawlish is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from London to Dawlish.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dawlish?

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Dawlish by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Dawlishtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 39m
£80–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 6m
£22–82
Drive 179.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Dawlishcar 179.5 mi
3h 30m
£44–64
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 46m
£83–158
Train via Exeter St Davids #2
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
3h 58m
£75–169

London to Dawlish by train

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Distance: 184.5 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Dawlish 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 5h. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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