The average train between Dover and France takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Dover to France. 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 twice a week between Dover and France. The earliest departure is at 5:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into France at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to France. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at France station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Dover to France train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to France train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Dover and France is 504.6 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Cité via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 9m.