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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Dover takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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.

4h 2m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 55m
£104–181

Wales to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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.

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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Wales and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 55m.

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