The average train between Manchester and Dover takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Manchester to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Manchester to Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Dover is 356.1 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 5m.