Cardiff to Dover Trains

Cardiff to Dover trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dover takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 2m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

3h 52m

£98–180

Cardiff to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff 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.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:20 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:20 PM → 8:13 AM
Arrives next day
10h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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