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Cheltenham to Dawlish Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 10 daily train trips between Cheltenham and Dawlish. The average train journey from Cheltenham to Dawlish takes 2 hours and 23 minutes, but some CrossCountry train trips are as short as one hour and 55 minutes.

Distance109 mi (175 km)
Fastest train1h 55m
Lowest price$38.80
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceCrossCountry
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Cheltenham to Dawlish?

2 train services operate from Cheltenham to Dawlish. CrossCountry usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
CrossCountry92h 21m$53.77
Great Western Railway12h 44m$66.11
  • 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 Cheltenham to Dawlish usually takes about 2 hours and 21 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 9 trips on this route every day, and 9 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 Cheltenham to Dawlish

The distance between Cheltenham and Dawlish is approximately 109 miles, or 175 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 55 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Cheltenham to Dawlish tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Cheltenham at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 10 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Dawlish. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Dawlish to Cheltenham.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Cheltenham?

Main departure station: Cheltenham Spa Station

There is one train station in Cheltenham.

All train stations in Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Station

Where is the train station in Dawlish?

Main arrival station: Dawlish Train Station

Dawlish has one train station.

All train stations in Dawlish:

  • Dawlish Train Station

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