There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Norfolk by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train via Boston
best- Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Ruggles to Norfolktrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 25m$27–57Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from South Station to Norfolktrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
4h 25m$14–28Drive 87.6 mi
- Drive from Dover to Norfolkcar 87.6 mi
2h 1m$16–24Train
- Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to Norfolktrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 45m$28–57
Dover to Norfolk by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Norfolk is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Norfolk is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Norfolk via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Dover and Norfolk is 92 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Norfolk without a car is to train via Boston which takes 3h 25m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Dover to Norfolk, including transfers.
Dover to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Norfolk is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Dover to Norfolk.
There are 110+ hotels available in Norfolk.
What companies run services between Dover, NH, USA and Norfolk, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Dover to Norfolk via Boston, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 3h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ruggles to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Train from South Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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