The average train between Somerville and Dover takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Somerville 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 Somerville and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Somerville is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 34m • 2 changes


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2h 29m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Somerville to Dover. However, there are services departing from Somerville station and arriving at Dover station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Somerville to Dover train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Somerville station.
Somerville to Dover train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Dover station.
The distance between Somerville and Dover is 34.7 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Somerville to Dover via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 43m.