The average train between Swindon and Dover takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Dover. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Swindon to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Swindon to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swindon and Dover is 220.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 57m.