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.
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 8:13 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.


5h 23m • 2 changes


4h 57m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 16m • 2 changes


5h 17m • 2 changes


5h 20m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


4h 58m • 2 changes


4h 59m • 2 changes


5h 7m • 2 changes


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 18m • 2 changes


5h 18m • 2 changes


4h 57m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 18m • 2 changes


5h 18m • 2 changes


4h 57m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Dover. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Plymouth to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Plymouth to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Dover is 392.8 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 14m.