Dover to London train
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Fastest train times from Dover to London
Fastest Journey
1 h 29 m
Average
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
108 km
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Overview: Train from Dover to London
 | Distance | 66 miles (107 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 41 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £24 (€26) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | DB Southeastern |
Trains from Dover to London cover the 66 miles (107 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 41 min with our travel partners like DB Southeastern. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £24, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £19. Travellers depart most frequently from Dover Priory and arrive in London Victoria.
Train providers: Southeastern trains Dover to London
Travel from Dover to London from £19 with Omio’s train partners Southeastern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.
Southeastern is one of the best options when travelling by train to London from Dover. Omio quickly shows you current Southeastern train timetables for the Dover - London journey and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest trip available. The distance between Dover and London is around 66 miles (107 km) and the cheapest Southeastern one-way ticket you can book starts at £19. As you check the latest Dover to London train timetable from Southeastern for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to London safely. If you search for Southeastern tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect Southeastern ticket to London from Dover so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
Trains from Dover to London
Trains from Dover to London run very frequently throughout the day, with services departing from Dover approximately every 20 minutes every day of the week. The journey is operated by Southeastern Railway, and usually lasts between 1 hour and 2 hours in duration, depending on the time of day. Most of the trains from Dover to London are direct services but some require passengers to make one change during the journey.
Dover to London Train Times: Daily Departures
Trains from Dover to London depart approximately every 20 minutes throughout the day. The earliest train service from Dover to London departs from Dover Priory Station around 5:00 a.m. every morning, and arrives at London Victoria Station 2 hours later, at around 7:00 am. The last service of the day from Dover to London departs around 11:00 pm in the evening, and usually arrives into London approximately 1 hour later, around 12:00 am.
How long is the journey by train from Dover to London?
The journey by train from Dover to London lasts between 1 hour 5 minutes and 2 hours 14 in duration, depending on the time of day. Some journeys require passengers to take the train from Martin Mill Station and change at Dover Priory Station before reaching London. Many of the services are direct journeys from Dover to London, with no changes required.
What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Dover to London?
Departure train stations: Martin Mill station, Kearsney station, and Dover Priory station. Martin Mill railway station is located in the centre of the village of Martin Mill in East Kent. The station offers a seating area, car parking, and a bus service to and from the station. Kearsney railway station is situated in the centre of the village of Kearsney. Kearsney station has available Customer Help Points, waiting areas, and a ticket office. Dover Priory station is located a 2 minute walk from the centre of the town of Dover. The station offers a range of facilities, including shops, public toilets, an ATM machine, and a waiting room.
Arrival train stations: London Victoria station and London St Pancras station. London Victoria Station is located in Westminster and can easily be reached via the Underground. The station offers public toilets, a ticket office, photo booths, and a left luggage service. London St Pancras railway station is situated in the London borough of Camden, and can also easily be reached by tube. The station offers a range of facilities, including shops, restaurants, toilets, and free WiFi.
Which train companies travel from Dover to London?
Train journeys from Dover to London are operated by southeastern English railway company Southeastern.
Southeastern Dover to London
Southeastern railway journeys from Dover to London depart from Dover approximately every 20 minutes each day of the week. Some services require passengers to make one change during the journey, and some are direct services from Dover to London.
Dover to London Trains: Services on Board
Services from Dover to London offer passengers a range of services onboard. Southeastern trains offer free WiFi, Baby on Board badges for expecting parents, and a free online entertainment portal. First Class tickets are available when booking, which offer extra legroom and increased comfort. Folding bicycles can be taken on any train at any time, and non-folding bicycles can be transported on any services except for peak time journeys. There are no specified luggage restrictions onboard Southeastern services, and passengers can transport up to 2 small pets free of charge. Southeastern also offers Assisted Travel services for passengers with extra needs when you book in advance, such as wheelchair ramps when boarding and alighting the train. Priority Seating badges are also available for passengers who require an easily accessible seat during the journey.
How to find cheap train tickets from Dover to London?
It helps to remain flexible with your desired travel dates, as train ticket prices can vary widely from day to day, and from month to month. Be sure to book your tickets well in advance of your intended date of departure to find the cheapest tickets. Remember that the duration of the train journey can affect ticket prices too - longer journeys or journeys requiring 1 or more change often offer the best deals.
Travel Tips: Trains from Dover to London
There are a few train stations in Dover to start your route from including Dover Priory and Dover, Town Centre (Pencester Rd). In London you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Dover Priory and arrive in London Victoria.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Dover Priory, is located 0.6 miles (903 m) from the city centre of Dover.
The most popular arrival train station, London Victoria, is located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre of London.
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