The average train between Dover and London Paddington takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to London Paddington. 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 London Paddington. 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 London Paddington at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at London Paddington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Dover to London Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to London Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Dover to London Paddington train tickets online with Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Dover and London Paddington is 112.3 km. The road distance is 128 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 9m.