The average train between Nottingham and Dawlish takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Dawlish station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Nottingham to Dawlish train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Nottingham to Dawlish train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Nottingham to Dawlish train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Nottingham and Dawlish is 308.2 km. The road distance is 376 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 19m.