The average train between Basingstoke and Dawlish takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. 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 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 38m.
Basingstoke to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Dawlish train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Basingstoke to Dawlish train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and Dawlish is 183.2 km. The road distance is 219 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 2h 34m.