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Dover to Braintree trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Braintree takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 55m
£57–98

Dover to Braintree train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dover and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia8h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 34m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 34m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 34m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 34m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Braintree? 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.

Map of how to get from Dover to Braintree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 55m.

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