The average train between Dover and Dunstable takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Dunstable. 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 hourly between Dover and Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Dunstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Dover to Dunstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Dunstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Dover to Dunstable train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Dover and Dunstable is 152.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 54m.