The average train between Richmond and Dover takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Richmond 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 Richmond and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Richmond 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 Richmond to Dover. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Dover station via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Richmond to Dover train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Richmond NLL station.
Richmond to Dover train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Richmond to Dover train tickets online with London Overground, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Richmond and Dover is 118.6 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Richmond NLL to Dover Priory via West Hampstead, West Hampstead Thameslink, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 27m.