The average train between Dover and Stockton-on-Tees takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Stockton-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Stockton-on-Tees at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to Stockton-on-Tees? 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 Stockton-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Stockton-on-Tees station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Dover to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Dover to Stockton-on-Tees train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dover and Stockton-on-Tees is 421.5 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Thornaby via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 30m.