The average train between Dover and Chester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Chester. 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 Dover and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Dover to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Dover to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dover and Chester is 367.3 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 20m.