The average train between Dover and Plymouth takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Plymouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Dover to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Dover to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dover and Plymouth is 392.8 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 8m.