The average train between Gaithersburg and Dover takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Gaithersburg to Dover. 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 Gaithersburg and Dover. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Dover? 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 Gaithersburg to Dover. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Dover station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Gaithersburg to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Dover train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Dover station.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Dover is 296.6 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Dover via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 5h 28m.