The average train between Dover and Durham takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Durham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Dover to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Dover to Durham train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dover and Durham is 449.6 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Durham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 33m.