The average train between Dover and Manchester takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Dover to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dover to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dover and Manchester is 356.1 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 45m.