The average train between Dover and Gateshead takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. 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 Gateshead at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Gateshead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Dover to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Dover to Gateshead train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dover and Gateshead is 468.8 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Newcastle via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 2m.