The average train between Kent and Dover takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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 Kent and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Dover. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Dover station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Kent to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Kent to Dover train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Kent and Dover is 44.1 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Dover Priory via Ashford International in around 58 min.