Comfort
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 49 m
Buses on 18 Sept
8
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dawlish to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dawlish to London will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 8 buses from Dawlish to London, including 8 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dawlish to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £170.
Distance: 255 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price | £170 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dawlish to London:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dawlish to London costing on average £52.
A coach is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dawlish to London costing on average £170.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 5h 10m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Dawlish to London coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h10 | 14:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h40 | 13:45 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h35 | 17:00 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h15 | 22:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h50 | 21:40 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
FlixBus | 1:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h15 | 6:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h55 | 6:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Dawlish to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Most Dawlish to London buses use the Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). Use this guide to compare Dawlish and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
Available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre): Limited accessibility available.
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