The average train between Wakefield and Dover takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 27m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Dover. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Wakefield to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Wakefield to Dover train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Wakefield and Dover is 342.3 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.