The average train between Alicante and Dover takes 27h 13m and the fastest train takes 25h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Dover. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Dover. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Dover station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.
Alicante to Dover train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Dover train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Alicante to Dover train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Dover is 1,428.1 km. The road distance is 2,198 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Dover Priory via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 18h 3m.