The average train between Prestwick and Dover takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Dover at 4:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Dover. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Dover station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Prestwick to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Prestwick to Dover train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Dover is 625 km. The road distance is 826 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Dover Priory via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 59m.