Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dawlish travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dawlish

With a population of 10,676, Dawlish is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Dawlish deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dawlish

Dawlish in December
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dawlish in December
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dawlish

Plane

When flying to Dawlish, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dawlish include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Dawlish departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dawlish, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Dawlish to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Dawlish is the busiest station in Dawlish. Another popular train station is Dawlish Warren, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dawlish is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 158 miles from Dawlish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dawlish, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dawlish takes 95 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dawlish, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dawlish include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Dawlish departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dawlish, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Dawlish to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Dawlish is the busiest station in Dawlish. Another popular train station is Dawlish Warren, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dawlish is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 158 miles from Dawlish. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dawlish, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dawlish takes 95 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Dawlish

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Dawlish

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Dawlish

Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dawlish

Most booked hotels in Dawlish

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The Ness House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Lyme Bay House
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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1 Laurel Cottages
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Langstone Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Cliffden Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Dawlish

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Dawlish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Dawlish is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Dawlish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Dawlish is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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