The average train between Wales and Dover takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Dover. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Wales to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Wales to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Wales and Dover is 371.4 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 54m.