The average train between Rugby and Dover takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Dover. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Rugby to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Rugby to Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Rugby and Dover is 225 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m.