The average train between Stirling and Dover takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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 Stirling and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Dover. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Dover station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Stirling to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Stirling to Dover train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Dover is 653.9 km. The road distance is 810 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Dover Priory via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 11m.