The average train between Hull and Dover takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Dover. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Dover station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Hull to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Hull to Dover train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Dover is 311.8 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Dover Priory via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 30m.