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Dawlish

Dawlish

Dawlish is a small South Devon resort where the main railway runs along the sea wall beside the beach. A flat sea wall walk of about 1.5 miles leads to Dawlish Warren, which has a beach resort and a National Nature Reserve with a visitor centre. It is usually busiest in the summer.

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Where to stay

  • Town centreClose to the station, beach and sea wall
  • Dawlish WarrenBeach resort and nature reserve, about 1.5 miles along the sea wall
  • TeignmouthNeighbouring resort on bus 22
  • ExmouthAcross the Exe estuary, reached by train via Exeter
  • TorquayEnglish Riviera resort on bus 22

Getting there

  • Dawlish station (Station Road) is run by Great Western Railway, with an 89-space car park
  • Dawlish Warren station is a short distance along the line, with local trains roughly hourly
  • Bus 22 links Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torquay about hourly
  • Footbridge over the railway by the station gives access to the main Exeter road
TipThe sea wall path runs beside the busy railway; in extreme weather or high seas use the footbridge by the station instead. Cycling is not allowed on the sea wall.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Dawlish?

Town centre: Close to the station, beach and sea wall. Dawlish Warren: Beach resort and nature reserve, about 1.5 miles along the sea wall. Teignmouth: Neighbouring resort on bus 22. Exmouth: Across the Exe estuary, reached by train via Exeter. Torquay: English Riviera resort on bus 22.

How do I get to Dawlish?

Dawlish station (Station Road) is run by Great Western Railway, with an 89-space car park. Dawlish Warren station is a short distance along the line, with local trains roughly hourly. Bus 22 links Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torquay about hourly. Footbridge over the railway by the station gives access to the main Exeter road.

Any tips for visiting Dawlish?

The sea wall path runs beside the busy railway; in extreme weather or high seas use the footbridge by the station instead. Cycling is not allowed on the sea wall.

Which airport is closest to Dawlish?

The nearest airport on this site is Exeter Airport, about 11 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.