Taunton to Dawlish train with CrossCountry

Fri 18 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Dawlish

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£36

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£46

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

43 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 1 m

Trains on 18 Sept

6

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Dawlish is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Taunton to Dawlish will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 trains from Taunton to Dawlish, including 1 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6:550h43
    Taunton
    7:38Dawlish
    £361One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3:431h35
    Taunton
    5:18Dawlish
    £481One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6:140h55
    Taunton
    7:09Dawlish
    £481One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:401h20
    Taunton
    9:00Dawlish
    £481One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    8:170h55
    Taunton
    9:12Dawlish
    £481One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Taunton to Dawlish

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Dawlish among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £23.

Distance: 55 km

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Driving

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

£11

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Taunton to Dawlish is a train with an average price of £23.
The fastest way to travel from Taunton to Dawlish is by train with an average journey time of 47m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Taunton and Dawlish including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (47m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £11 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.

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.

Live departures

Taunton to Dawlish train times

The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Dawlish trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:14 Taunton
0h55
7:09 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:55 Taunton
0h43
7:38 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Cross Country7:11 Taunton
1h13
8:24 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:40 Taunton
1h20
9:00 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)8:17 Taunton
0h55
9:12 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country8:42 Taunton
0h55
9:37 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:00 Taunton
0h43
9:43 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Cross Country9:18 Taunton
0h55
10:13 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:45 Taunton
0h53
10:38 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country10:17 Taunton
0h55
11:12 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:47 Taunton
0h52
11:39 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:27 Taunton
0h40
12:07 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Cross Country11:59 Taunton
0h38
12:37 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Cross Country12:17 Taunton
0h49
13:06 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:46 Taunton
1h03
13:49 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country13:17 Taunton
1h00
14:17 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:48 Taunton
1h00
14:48 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country14:17 Taunton
0h55
15:12 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:45 Taunton
0h54
15:39 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country15:17 Taunton
1h01
16:18 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:55 Taunton
0h41
16:36 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:35 Taunton
0h37
17:12 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:48 Taunton
1h14
18:02 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country17:43 Taunton
0h39
18:22 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:49 Taunton
1h01
18:50 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country18:16 Taunton
1h14
19:30 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)18:48 Taunton
1h03
19:51 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country19:24 Taunton
0h48
20:12 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)19:38 Taunton
0h52
20:30 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)19:48 Taunton
1h10
20:58 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country20:21 Taunton
1h02
21:23 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)20:47 Taunton
1h20
22:07 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)20:57 Taunton
0h45
21:42 Dawlish1 change
Cross Country21:18 Taunton
1h05
22:23 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)22:02 Taunton
0h40
22:42 Dawlish0 changesdirect
Cross Country22:16 Taunton
1h08
23:24 Dawlish1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)23:04 Taunton
1h25
0:29 Dawlish1 change
Friday 18 September
Great Western Railway (GWR)3:43 Taunton
1h35
5:18 Dawlish1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Taunton to Dawlish.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Taunton to Dawlish

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Trains from Taunton to Dawlish run on average 16 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 38m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
55 km
Average train duration
47m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
38m
First train
0:30
Last train
22:20
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from Taunton to Dawlish trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Taunton and Dawlish from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
39m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£14
CrossCountry frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
38m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£23
Great Western Railway frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Dawlish

Things to do in Dawlish

Discover the best of Dawlish — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dawlish trip today.

  • Recommended

Dawlish Museum

Local heritage museum with exhibits on Dawlish history, railway heritage, seaside life and notable residents.

  • Recommended

Town Mill

Working watermill with heritage displays, milling demonstrations and crafts in a historic rural setting near Dawlish.

Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum

Volunteer-run heritage museum in nearby Teignmouth covering local maritime, social and civic history in a central location.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for a UK seaside town. Dining and stays usually cost less than in major cities, but summer weekends and seafront areas can raise prices.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£35+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.80-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, but it is not expected for every purchase.

FAQs: Taunton to Dawlish train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Taunton to Dawlish can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Taunton to Dawlish covers a distance of 55 km and takes approximately 38m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Taunton to Dawlish is 55 km.
The first train from Taunton to Dawlish leaves at 0:30.
The last train from Taunton to Dawlish departs at 22:20.
Trains from Taunton to Dawlish run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Taunton to Dawlish.
Yes, there is a direct train between Taunton and Dawlish. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
To get from Taunton to Dawlish, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Taunton to Dawlish.
The train station in Taunton that goes to Dawlish is Taunton station (TAU), and it arrives at Dawlish station (DWL).
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Dawlish is by train, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Taunton to Dawlish in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Taunton to Dawlish offers scenic views, featuring the beautiful Somerset countryside and stunning coastal vistas as the train approaches Dawlish, including the famous stretch along the sea wall.
Yes, a day trip from Taunton to Dawlish is feasible with a travel duration of 38m and a distance of 55 km. The journey is supported by a frequency of 3 trains per day.
A stay of two to three days in Dawlish is ideal, allowing time to explore the beach, enjoy scenic walks, and visit nearby attractions like Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve.
Yes, you can take the train from Taunton to Dawlish.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Dawlish

Most Taunton to Dawlish trains use the Taunton to Dawlish station pair. Use this guide to compare Taunton and Dawlish train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Taunton
Arrival train stations in Dawlish

Which Taunton station do trains to Dawlish leave from?

Trains from Taunton to Dawlish leave from Taunton. The station is 1 km from Taunton city centre at Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP.
TauntonTaunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP+44 3451652030WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Taunton from Taunton city centre

Bus901 · 3m
1E, 1 · 6m · every ~6 min
12 · 14m

Taunton train station facilities and services

Taunton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Taunton.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Taunton. ATMs are available at Taunton.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Taunton.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Taunton: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Taunton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Taunton: 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 all platforms via subway and the lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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