The average train between Chester and Dover takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Chester to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Chester to Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Chester and Dover is 367.3 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m.