The average train between Livingston and Dover takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Livingston 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 Livingston and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Livingston 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 Livingston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Livingston station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Livingston to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Livingston to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Livingston to Dover train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Livingston and Dover is 619.6 km. The road distance is 775 km.
You can take a train from Livingston North to Dover Priory via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 43m.