What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dawlish?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dawlish is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Dawlish?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dawlish is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Lanherne via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dawlish?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dawlish. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dawlish?

The distance between Manchester and Dawlish is 261 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Dawlish without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dawlish without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £110 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Dawlish?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dawlish takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dawlish bus from?

Manchester to Dawlish bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dawlish train from?

Manchester to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dawlish?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dawlish is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £110 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Manchester to Dawlish bus arrive?

Manchester to Dawlish bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Dawlish train arrive?

Manchester to Dawlish train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dawlish station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dawlish?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dawlish is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Manchester to Dawlish.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Dawlish?

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Where can I stay near Dawlish?

There are 2255+ hotels available in Dawlish.

Manchester to Dawlish - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Dawlish by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to DawlishManchester Piccadilly - Paignton
4h 34m
£110–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUk045 / ...
8h 17m
£15–42
Drive 247.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dawlish247.4 mi
4h 18m
£61–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Dawlish
4h 19m
£87–286
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to DawlishCardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 18m
£106–200

Manchester to Dawlish by train

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Distance: 259 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Dawlish, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dawlish twice daily. Tickets cost £110–340 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lanherne via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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