The average train between Penrith and Dover takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 every 2 hours between Penrith and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Dover. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Penrith to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Penrith to Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Penrith and Dover is 478.9 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 14m.