The average train between Dover and Hook takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Hook. 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 Hook. 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 Hook at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Hook. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Hook station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Dover to Hook train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Hook train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hook station.
Book your Dover to Hook train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dover and Hook is 159.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Hook via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h.