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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Dover takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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.

12h 24m
Duration
523 mi
Distance
$165
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain train Downeaster
9h 26m
$140–307

Washington to Dover train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Washington and Dover. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 523.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Dover, NH, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Dover via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 9h 26m.

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