Exeter to Dover Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Dover takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

4h 18m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

4h 15m

£110–201

Exeter to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Dover. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:56 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
4h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:13 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:13 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:13 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:12 AM → 9:12 AM
8h • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 3:13 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:06 PM → 4:13 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:13 AM
7h 6m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 15m.

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