The average train between Dover and Rugby takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Rugby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Dover to Rugby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Rugby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Dover to Rugby train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Dover and Rugby is 225 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Rugby via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 21m.