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Trip Overview

The average train between Penarth and Dover takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Penarth 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.

4h 44m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 33m
£103–184

Penarth to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Penarth and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penarth 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.

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  • Distance: 227.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Penarth to Dover Priory via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 33m.

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