The average train between Paddington and Dover takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Paddington 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 Paddington and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Dover. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Dover station via Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Paddington to Dover train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Paddington to Dover train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Paddington to Dover train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Paddington and Dover is 112.4 km. The road distance is 128 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 6m.