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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dawlish is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dawlish is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Dawlish via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Poole to Dawlish?

The distance between Poole and Dawlish is 134 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dawlish without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Poole to Dawlish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dawlish train from?

Poole to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Where does the Poole to Dawlish train arrive?

Poole to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Poole to Dawlish?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dawlish is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Poole to Dawlish.

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

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Where can I stay near Dawlish?

There are 2670+ hotels available in Dawlish.

Poole to Dawlish - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Dawlish by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dawlishtrain
4h 43m
£57–119
Drive 85.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Dawlishcar 85.9 mi
1h 53m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 9m
Train, bus via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
6h 52m

Poole to Dawlish by train

34Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dawlish via Upwey and Castle Cary in around 4h 43m.

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