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Compare train and coach for Paignton to Dawlish Warren
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Dawlish Warren among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Dawlish Warren:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Dawlish Warren costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Dawlish Warren take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 20m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (35m by train vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Paignton to Dawlish Warren by train or coach
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Why should you book Paignton to Dawlish Warren trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Paignton to Dawlish Warren.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Paignton to Dawlish Warren.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Paignton to Dawlish Warren.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Dawlish Warren
Trains from Paignton to Dawlish Warren run on average 6 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 30m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:21 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Paignton to Dawlish Warren trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Paignton and Dawlish Warren from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Paignton to Dawlish Warren train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Dawlish Warren 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 Warren, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Dawlish Warren
Most Paignton to Dawlish Warren trains use the Paignton to Dawlish Warren station pair. Use this guide to compare Paignton and Dawlish Warren train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Paignton station do trains to Dawlish Warren leave from?
Getting to Paignton from Paignton city centre
Paignton train station facilities and services
Paignton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Paignton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Paignton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paignton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paignton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paignton: 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.
Which Dawlish Warren station do trains from Paignton arrive at?
Getting to Dawlish Warren from Dawlish Warren city centre
Dawlish Warren train station facilities and services
Dawlish Warren has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dawlish Warren.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dawlish Warren: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dawlish Warren: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dawlish Warren: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B2 Station - step free access possible to both platforms, inter platform access via local roads and tunnel and steep ramp. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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