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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Cardiff takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 40m
£99–202

Dover to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 40m.

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