The average train between Middlesbrough and Dover takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Dover. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Dover station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Middlesbrough to Dover train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Dover train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Dover train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Dover is 420 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Dover Priory via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 55m.