The average train between Holyhead and Dover takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 5 times a day between Holyhead and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dover. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Holyhead to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Holyhead to Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Holyhead and Dover is 472.1 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 47m.