The average train between Dover and Kent takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Kent at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Kent. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Kent station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Dover to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Dover to Kent train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Dover and Kent is 44.1 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Lenham via Ashford International in around 1h 4m.