Train Dawlish to Cardiff from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dawlish and Cardiff takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dawlish to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 23m
Duration: 125 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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2h 47m

£50–116

Dawlish to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Dawlish and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

3:22 PM → 6:31 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 7:32 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 8:32 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:38 PM → 9:30 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

12:30 AM → 8:19 AM
7h 49m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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