The average train between Gloucester and Dover takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Gloucester to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Gloucester to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gloucester and Dover is 259.5 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 41m.