The average train between Basingstoke and Dawlish takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 13m • 2 changes

3h 23m • 2 changes

3h 11m • 2 changes

2h 49m • 2 changes

5h 15m • 2 changes

2h 45m • 2 changes

2h 59m • 2 changes

2h 38m • 2 changes

3h 35m • 2 changes

3h 2m • 2 changes

2h 59m • 2 changes

2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Dawlish? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Basingstoke to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Dawlish train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Basingstoke to Dawlish train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Basingstoke and Dawlish is 183.2 km. The road distance is 265 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 44m.