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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Dawlish (DWL)

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29

train journeys
per day

209

miles (337 kms)

4hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Dawlish (DWL)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Dawlish , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Dawlish is approximately 209 miles (337 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 46 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Dawlish.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Dawlish. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 7 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester to Dawlish

Journeys from Colchester to Dawlish Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:12
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:31
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:31
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    11:36
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:02
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    12:07
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:31
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    12:38
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:13
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:36
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:30
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:09
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:12
    4 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    14:51
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:30
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    15:08
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:12
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    15:36
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:30
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    15:51
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:12
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:30
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    17:09
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:12
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:12
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    18:03
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:30
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    18:08
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:00
    4 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    18:23
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:12
    4 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    18:51
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:30
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:12
    4 hrs 38 mins 4 changes
    19:50
    Colchester
    Dawlish
    Colchester to Dawlish

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Dawlish Station

Station name Dawlish (DWL)
Address Dawlish station, Station Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PJ
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:05 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Dawlish

The travel time between Colchester and Dawlish by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Dawlish vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Dawlish can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Dawlish. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Dawlish.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Dawlish, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.