The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Dover takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Dover. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Dover station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Southend-on-Sea to Dover train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Dover train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Dover train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Dover is 61.8 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Dover Priory via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 33m.