The average train between Dover and Washington takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Washington. 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 Washington. 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 Washington at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to Washington? 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 Washington. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Newcastle station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Dover to Washington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Washington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Dover and Washington is 460.3 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to South Hylton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 49m.