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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dover takes 4h 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
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 7m
£101–202

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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dover, England?

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 4h 7m.

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