The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Dawlish
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Dawlish is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Dawlish will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Dawlish every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Dawlish
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dawlish among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 255 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Dawlish bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Dawlish coaches for today, Sunday 1 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:59 London | 5h06 | 04:05 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 February | |||||
![]() | 15:00 London | 5h15 | 20:15 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Dawlish
Buses from London to Dawlish run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:13, the last at 22:13. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 00:13 |
Last bus 22:13 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus from London to DawlishYou can travel by bus between London to Dawlish with FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Dawlish coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Dawlish by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dawlish, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Dawlish
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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