The average train between Dover and Scotland takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Scotland. 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Scotland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Dover to Scotland train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Scotland train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Dover to Scotland train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Dover and Scotland is 722.1 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Glasgow Central via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 23m.