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Compare train and coach for Hatfield to Dover
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hatfield to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 127 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hatfield to Dover
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Trains from Hatfield to Dover run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 15:40. The fastest train covers the 127 km distance in 3h 3m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance 127 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 15:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
FAQs: Hatfield to Dover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hatfield to Dover by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Hatfield to Dover can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The train journey from Hatfield to Dover covers a distance of 127 km and takes approximately 3h 3m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Hatfield to Dover is 127 km.
The first train from Hatfield to Dover leaves at 4:27.
The last train from Hatfield to Dover departs at 15:40.
Trains from Hatfield to Dover run approximately 3 times per day.
To get from Hatfield to Dover, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Hatfield to Dover.
The train station in Hatfield that goes to Dover is Hatfield station (HAT), and it arrives at Dover Priory (DVP).
The cheapest way to get from Hatfield to Dover is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Hatfield to Dover in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Hatfield to Dover offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. As the train departs from Hatfield, passengers may enjoy views of the Hertfordshire countryside. As the journey progresses towards Dover, it passes through various towns and stretches of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering picturesque landscapes before reaching the coastal views near Dover.
A day trip from Hatfield to Dover is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 3m. However, trains run 3 times per day, covering a distance of 127 km.
In Dover, visitors can explore the historic Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels and panoramic views of the English Channel. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover offer scenic walking trails and stunning coastal vistas. For history enthusiasts, the Dover Museum showcases the town's history, including exhibits on the Bronze Age boat, while the Roman Painted House displays ancient Roman wall paintings. Samphire Hoe provides a unique nature reserve for walking and wildlife spotting. Additionally, you can explore the Dover Western Heights, take a boat tour to view the White Cliffs from the sea, visit the Dover Transport Museum, enjoy the picturesque Kearsney Abbey Gardens, and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse with guided tours and coastal views.
For a comprehensive visit, spending 2 to 3 days in Dover should suffice. This allows time to explore key attractions such as Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the Dover Museum.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Hatfield to Dover.
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Important Stations and Airports in Hatfield and Dover
Hatfield
Dover
The major train station for departures in Hatfield is Hatfield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hatfield for your trip from Hatfield to Dover.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your journey to Dover from Hatfield.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dover Priory
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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