The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Dawlish
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penzance to Dawlish is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penzance to Dawlish will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 trains that leave Penzance for Dawlish 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 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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 coach and train for Penzance to Dawlish
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penzance to Dawlish among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Penzance to Dawlish train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:03 Penzance | 2h45 | 06:48 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Dawlish
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 17:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Penzance to Dawlish trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Penzance and Dawlish from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penzance to Dawlish train

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Important Stations and Airports in Penzance and Dawlish
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 20:10 Saturday 06:15 - 18:10 Sunday 08:45 - 17:30
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platforms. 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 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Shoreline bed and breakfast by the sea
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Bus Station adjacent to 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
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