The average train between Dover and York takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to York. 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 York. 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 York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to York. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Dover to York train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to York train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at York station.
Book your Dover to York train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Dover and York is 354 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 3m.