The average train between Blackpool and Dover takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Dover. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Blackpool to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Blackpool to Dover train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Dover is 420.4 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Dover Priory via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 58m.