The average train between Dover and Alicante takes 26h 42m and the fastest train takes 24h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Alicante. 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 Dover and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Alicante at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 26h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Alicante station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.
Dover to Alicante train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Alicante train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Dover to Alicante train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Alicante is 1,428.1 km. The road distance is 2,204 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 18h 27m.