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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Dawlish
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Dawlish among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€37 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dawlish:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Dawlish costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Dawlish take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
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Why should you book Bristol to Dawlish trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Dawlish.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bristol to Dawlish.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Dawlish.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Dawlish.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Dawlish
Trains from Bristol to Dawlish run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Dawlish trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol 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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Great Western Railway
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Dawlish
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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
Popular train stations from Bristol to Dawlish
Most Bristol to Dawlish trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Dawlish station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Dawlish train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Which Dawlish station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Dawlish from Dawlish city centre
Dawlish train station facilities and services
Dawlish has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dawlish.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dawlish.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dawlish.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dawlish: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dawlish: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dawlish: 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.
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