The average train between Dover and Salisbury takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. 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 Salisbury at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Salisbury? 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 Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Salisbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Dover to Salisbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Salisbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Dover to Salisbury train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dover and Salisbury is 217.1 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Salisbury via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 20m.