The average train between Perth and Dover takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 54m • 2 changes


7h 57m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


7h 14m • 2 changes


7h 54m • 2 changes


7h 57m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


7h 14m • 2 changes


7h 54m • 2 changes


7h 57m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


7h 14m • 2 changes


7h 54m • 2 changes


7h 57m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


7h 14m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Perth to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Dover. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Dover station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Perth to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Perth to Dover train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Dover is 663.4 km. The road distance is 842 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Dover Priory via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 52m.