The average train between Halifax and Dover takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 4 times a day between Halifax and Dover. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Dover. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Halifax to Dover train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Dover train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Halifax to Dover train tickets online with Grand Central Trains and Southeastern.
The distance between Halifax and Dover is 359.1 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 38m.