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The average train between Dover and Chester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Chester. 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 20m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 20m
£100–165

Dover to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dover and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Chester? 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 Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 20m.

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