The average train between Axminster and Dawlish takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Dawlish. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Axminster and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Axminster to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dawlish station.
Book your Axminster to Dawlish train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and Dawlish is 39.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Dawlish via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 22m.