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Paignton to Dawlish Train Timetable
Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Paignton and Dawlish. The average train journey from Paignton to Dawlish takes 30 minutes, but some Great Western Railway train trips are as short as 28 minutes.
| Distance | 11 mi (18 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 28m |
| Lowest price | £7.90 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Paignton to Dawlish?
2 train services operate from Paignton to Dawlish. Great Western Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 1 | 0h 30m | £7.90 |
| Great Western Railway | 11 | 0h 30m | £7.90 |
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Paignton to Dawlish usually takes about 0 hours and 30 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 1 trips on this route every day, and 0 daily trips on weekends.
Great Western Railway is a train company in the United Kingdom responsible for rail services in the west of England and south Wales, including many intercity services to and from London. Whether you book a seat on a standard or first-class carriage, you can expect plenty of legroom, complimentary WiFi, power outlets/USB charging points, and onboard restrooms. There are also café cars or snacks trolleys onboard.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Paignton to Dawlish
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Paignton to Dawlish. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Paignton at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Paignton to Dawlish.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Dawlish to Paignton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Paignton?
Main departure station: Paignton Train Station
There is one train station in Paignton.
All train stations in Paignton:
Paignton Train Station
Where is the train station in Dawlish?
Main arrival station: Dawlish Train Station
Dawlish has one train station.
Train stations in Dawlish:
Dawlish Train Station
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