The average train between Dartford and Dover takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford 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 Dartford and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Dover. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Dover station via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Dartford to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Dartford to Dover train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Dartford and Dover is 84.3 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Dover Priory via Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h 20m.
