The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paignton station (PGN) for Dawlish station (DWL) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 28 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 Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 18 km
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£10 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:04 Paignton station (PGN) | 0h27 | 18:31 Dawlish station (DWL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 07:15 Paignton station (PGN) | 0h28 | 07:43 Dawlish station (DWL) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL)
Trains from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 18:04. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 27m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 07:15 |
Last train 18:04 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton station (PGN) and Dawlish station (DWL) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton station (PGN) to Dawlish station (DWL) 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 station (DWL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Paignton station (PGN) and Dawlish station (DWL)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
- 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
