The average train between Reston and Dover takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston 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 Reston and Dover. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




5h 56m • 4 changes




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9h 39m • 4 changes




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6h 26m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Dover station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Reston to Dover train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Dover train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Dover station.
The distance between Reston and Dover is 318.6 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Dover via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 5h 33m.