The average train between Dover and Suffolk takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Suffolk. 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Suffolk station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Dover to Suffolk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Suffolk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Dover to Suffolk train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dover and Suffolk is 117.7 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Stowmarket via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 57m.