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Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Dawlish (DWL)

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26

train journeys
per day

62

miles (100 kms)

2hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

06:38 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Dawlish (DWL)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Bay and Dawlish , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Bay to Dawlish is approximately 62 miles (100 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 43 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Dawlish.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Bay to Dawlish. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 58 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Cardiff Bay to Dawlish

Journeys from Cardiff Bay to Dawlish Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:38
    2 hrs 58 mins4 changes
    09:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:08
    3 hrs 6 mins4 changes
    10:14
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:38
    2 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    10:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:08
    3 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    11:12
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:38
    2 hrs 59 mins2 changes
    11:37
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:08
    2 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    12:07
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:38
    3 hrs3 changes
    12:38
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:08
    3 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    13:12
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:38
    2 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    13:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:08
    3 hrs 9 mins4 changes
    14:17
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:08
    3 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    15:12
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:38
    2 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    15:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:08
    3 hrs 10 mins4 changes
    16:18
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:38
    3 hrs 1 min2 changes
    16:39
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:08
    3 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    17:12
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:38
    2 hrs 45 mins3 changes
    18:23
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:08
    3 hrs 23 mins4 changes
    19:31
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:08
    3 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    20:12
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:38
    3 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    21:18
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:08
    3 hrs 25 mins4 changes
    21:33
    Cardiff Bay
    Dawlish
    Cardiff Bay to Dawlish

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
AddressCardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Dawlish Station

Station name Dawlish (DWL)
AddressDawlish station, Station Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PJ
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 07:05 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Bay and Dawlish

The travel time between Cardiff Bay and Dawlish by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Bay and Dawlish vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Bay 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 Cardiff Bay & Dawlish. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Dawlish.

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