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The train between Dover and Cardiff takes 3h 37m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Dover and Cardiff. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 37m.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Dover to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Dover and Cardiff is 314.7 km. The road distance is 361 km.
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 37m.
