The average train between Madrid and Dover takes 23h 40m and the fastest train takes 22h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Dover. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Dover station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
Madrid to Dover train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Dover train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Madrid to Dover train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Dover is 1,252 km. The road distance is 2,258 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Dover Priory via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h.