The average train between Sheffield and Dover takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Dover. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Sheffield to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Sheffield to Dover train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Sheffield and Dover is 314.2 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 57m.