The average train between Dover and Birmingham takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Birmingham. 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 Dover and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Birmingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Dover to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Dover to Birmingham train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dover and Birmingham is 267.4 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 50m.