The average train between Gateshead and Dover takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Gateshead to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Gateshead to Dover train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gateshead and Dover is 468.8 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 32m.