The average train between Dover and Liverpool takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Liverpool station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Dover to Liverpool train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Liverpool train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Dover to Liverpool train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dover and Liverpool is 386.9 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Liverpool Lime Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 4m.