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Major city · United Kingdom

Dawlish

Give Dawlish one night, not three: a beach, the sea-wall railway and the black swans fill a half-day, then move on to Torquay or Exeter.

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Dawlish is a small South Devon seaside town of about 15,000 people, 19 km from Exeter on the Exeter–Plymouth railway. The draw is the stretch of track that runs along the sea wall above the beach, the black swans on Dawlish Water, and a mild, sunny climate. It is a half-day town with a good beach at Dawlish Warren next door; most travellers use it as a stop between Exeter and Torquay rather than a base.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (wet and stormy), school holidays for crowds
Airports
EXT · BRS
Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Dawlish999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • Police non-urgent101
  • NHS non-urgent111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Dawlish, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerDraught beer, pint£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£6–12 (≈ US$8–16)
  • Budget bedFamily room or caravan (up to 4), a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
  • Mid-range bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £100 (≈ US$140) · High £180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Black swans on Dawlish WaterThe sea-wall railway along the beachDawlish Warren beach and nature reserveMild, sunny English Riviera climate
Airports
EXT Exeter Airport (About 30–40 min by road; small airport with limited routes) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 1 h 30 min–2 h by road; larger route network)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Dawlish: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

14 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

13 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

14 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town centre is walkable: station, beach, The Lawn and The Strand are all within about 10 minutes on foot. Local bus 186 links the centre, hospital and housing areas. Stagecoach South West runs Hop 2 (Exeter–Newton Abbot, every 30 min), 2B to Exeter hourly and Hop 22 (Dawlish Warren–Torquay) hourly; the 222 open-top bus runs Dawlish Warren–Teignmouth hourly in summer. Trains on the Riviera Line connect Exeter, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Plymouth.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Exeter

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Train from Dawlish station, about 20–25 min

Cathedral, quayside and Roman walls; a half or full day.

Teignmouth

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Train, about 8 min, or the summer 222 open-top bus

Seaside town with a pier and a back beach; easy half-day.

Torquaygo

Door to door: About 1 h

Train to Newton Abbot then change, or Hop 22 bus

Larger resort with harbour, beaches and Kent's Cavern.

Paigntoncaution

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Train via Newton Abbot, about 50 min

Beach and zoo; the steam railway to Kingswear starts here.

Dartmouthgo

Door to door: About 2 h

Train to Paignton then the Dartmouth Steam Railway and ferry

A full day; the steam-and-ferry route is the point.

Totnes

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train via Newton Abbot, about 45 min

Castle, market town and river; half-day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre / The Strand

Walk to the station, beach and shops; best for one night without a car.

Dawlish Warren

Beach, nature reserve and caravan parks; about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of the centre, served by train and the Hop 22 bus.

Seafront (Marine Parade)

Sea views and the railway right outside; expect some train noise.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£55–85 (≈ US$75–120) excl. bed
Mid
£85–140 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
High
£140 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £120£120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £100£200
Train Exeter St Davids → Dawlish, one way2 × £6£12
Bus day ticket, Stagecoach South West2 × £6£12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8£16
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£36
Trip total≈ £198 per person per day, bed included£396≈ US$550

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Dawlish excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Cream tea (scone, jam, clotted cream, tea)£6–9 (≈ US$8–12)
Draught beer, pint£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Fish and chips£10–15 (≈ US$14–20)
Train Dawlish → Exeter St Davids£5–7 (≈ US$7–10)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week£6–12 (≈ US$8–16)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime seaside town; the real risks are rough seas and waves over the sea wall, slippery rocks, and summer parking and beach crowds. Standard UK precautions apply.
  • Storm surges and easterly winds can throw waves over the sea wall and close the railway: check before travelling in winter.
  • The sea-wall line floods in rough weather; trains can be replaced by buses at short notice.
  • Mobile signal is patchy: 5G from EE and Three, weaker from O2 and Vodafone (as of 2023).
  • Parking near the seafront fills early on summer weekends.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
Police non-urgent
101
NHS non-urgent
111

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • Police non-urgent101
  • NHS non-urgent111

Embassy

No embassies in Dawlish; the US Embassy is in London, and most countries have embassies in London with consulates in Exeter or Bristol.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Train Dawlish → Exeter St Davids: about £5–7 (≈ US$7–10), 20–25 min
  • Train Dawlish → Teignmouth: about £3–4 (≈ US$4–6), 8 min
  • Bus Hop 2 Dawlish → Exeter: about £5–7 (≈ US$7–10) single, 45–60 min

Say or show

  • Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry
  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Please — Please
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?

English is the only language needed.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dawlish. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet and stormy), school holidays for crowds · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for EXT and BRS: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and The Strand, The Lawn and Dawlish Water, seafront and sea wall, Dawlish Warren.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Dawlish Museum, Dawlish Warren nature reserve, the sea-wall walk) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm and sea-wall closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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