The average train between Edinburgh and Dawlish takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Edinburgh to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Edinburgh to Dawlish train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Edinburgh and Dawlish is 597.5 km. The road distance is 835 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £270–390 and the journey takes 7h 39m.