The average train between Washington and Dover takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 Washington and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Washington 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 Washington to Dover. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Dover Priory station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Washington to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Washington to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
The distance between Washington and Dover is 460.3 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a subway from South Hylton to Dover Priory via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 26m.