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The train between Cardiff and Dover takes 3h 56m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Cardiff and Dover. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 56m.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Dover Priory station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Cardiff to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Dover is 314.7 km. The road distance is 362 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 56m.
