The average train between Dover and Needham Market takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Needham Market. 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 Needham Market. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Needham Market at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Needham Market? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Needham Market station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Dover to Needham Market train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Needham Market train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Dover to Needham Market train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dover and Needham Market is 115.6 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Needham Market via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 3h 11m.