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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Dover takes 2h 11m 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.

2h 11m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
  2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Dover Priorytrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 20m
£30–55

Dartford to Dover train times

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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 10m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 4m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 10m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 4m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Dartford to Dover Priory via Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h 20m.

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