The average train between Durham and Dover takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Dover. 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 Durham and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Dover. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Durham to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Durham to Dover train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Durham and Dover is 449.6 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m.