The average train between Birmingham and Dover takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 hourly between Birmingham and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Dover. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Birmingham to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Birmingham to Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Birmingham and Dover is 267.4 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.