The average train between Dover and Madrid takes 22h 15m and the fastest train takes 21h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Madrid. 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 twice daily between Dover and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 22h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Madrid station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
Dover to Madrid train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Madrid train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Dover to Madrid train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Madrid is 1,252 km. The road distance is 2,283 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 42m.