The average train between Dover and Reston takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Reston. 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 Reston. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Reston at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 41m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to Reston? 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 Reston. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Broad St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Dover to Reston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Dover and Reston is 318.6 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 5h 22m.