The cheapest and fastest trains from Penzance to Dawlish
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
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 £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 5 trains that leave Penzance 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 trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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.
5:402h57Penzance8:37Dawlish£1001One-way0 changes
12:502h51Penzance15:41Dawlish£1001One-way0 changes
17:502h52Penzance20:42Dawlish£1001One-way0 changes
19:153h03Penzance22:18Dawlish£1001One-way0 changes
5:032h44Penzance7:47Dawlish£1031One-way1 change
5:032h44Penzance7:47Dawlish£1031One-way1 change
18:132h45Penzance20:58Dawlish£1311One-way1 change
12:502h51Penzance15:41Dawlish£1001One-way0 changes
16:502h51Penzance19:41Dawlish£1031One-way1 change
17:502h52Penzance20:42Dawlish£1001One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £21. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£107 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Penzance to Dawlish train times
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to Dawlish trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:03 Penzance | 2h44 | 7:47 Dawlish | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:20 Penzance | 3h23 | 8:43 Dawlish | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:40 Penzance | 2h57 | 8:37 Dawlish | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:05 Penzance | 3h14 | 9:19 Dawlish | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:10 Penzance | 3h10 | 10:20 Dawlish | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Penzance to Dawlish by train or coach
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Why should you book Penzance to Dawlish 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 Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Penzance to Dawlish.
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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 Penzance to Dawlish.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Penzance to Dawlish
Trains from Penzance to Dawlish run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £100 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £100 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 17:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Penzance to Dawlish trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Penzance and Dawlish from £21. 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance 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.

popular train stations
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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