The average train between Dover and Chalais takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Chalais. 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 3 times a day between Dover and Chalais. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Chalais at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Chalais. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Chalais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Dover to Chalais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Chalais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chalais station.
Book your Dover to Chalais train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Chalais is 657.6 km. The road distance is 1,061 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Chalais via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 40m.