The average train between Salisbury and Dover takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Dover. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Dover station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Salisbury to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Salisbury to Dover train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Salisbury and Dover is 217.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 39m.