The average train between York and Dover takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Dover. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
York to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your York to Dover train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Dover is 354 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from York to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m.