The average train between Harwich and Dover takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Dover. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Dover station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Harwich to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Harwich to Dover train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harwich and Dover is 90.8 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Dover Priory via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 13m.