The average train between Port of Dover and Kent takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Port of Dover to Kent. 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 Port of Dover and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Port of Dover is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Kent at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port of Dover to Kent. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover station and arriving at Kent station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Port of Dover to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Port of Dover to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lenham station.
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The distance between Port of Dover and Kent is 45.4 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Lenham via Ashford International in around 58 min.