Plymouth to Dover Trains

Plymouth to Dover trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Dover takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 22m
Duration: 304 mi
Distance: £158
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 14m

£131–239

Plymouth to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:15 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 10:14 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
6:16 PM → 11:13 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
11:56 PM → 9:12 AM
Arrives next day
9h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:14 PM
5h • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
12:06 PM → 5:13 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:13 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:13 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:13 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:13 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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