The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Dawlish
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Dawlish is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Dawlish will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 4 trains that leave Birmingham for Dawlish every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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 Birmingham to Dawlish
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dawlish among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 237 km
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£66 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Dawlish train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Dawlish trains for tomorrow, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:12 Birmingham | 3h02 | 09:14 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:12 Birmingham | 3h00 | 10:12 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:42 Birmingham | 2h56 | 11:38 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:12 Birmingham | 3h00 | 14:12 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Dawlish
Trains from Birmingham to Dawlish run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 20:42 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Dawlish trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Dawlish from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Dawlish train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Dawlish by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dawlish, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Dawlish
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:05 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free category B3 station. Step free access available only to Exeter bound platform, there is no step free access to Plymouth bound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During normal staffed hours.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent to ramp onto Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Richmond Place next to the station car park
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